Dean of Students

Position Overview

Compass Community Schools seeks a Dean of Students for the 2026-2027

school year. The dean will support teachers' efforts to provide students with consistent high-quality learning experiences. The dean is a talented and committed educational leader who will help prepare Memphis youth academically and in character for life-long success.

Primary Responsibilities

● Foster a school community that focuses on three pillars - academic excellence, values based character education, and service learning in the community - to prepare students for college and life-long success

● Claim ownership for generating, building, and maintaining systems to ensure

a safe, supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture

● Develop a values-based school culture that has high expectations to support the moral compass of students and fosters social emotional competence

● Own the day-to-day process of supporting the school culture by managing schoolwide procedures and routines, supporting students individually and in small groups, observing student interactions, and responding to student discipline concerns in a restorative manner

● Carefully monitor and be responsive to school culture by looking at student, teacher, and family surveys as well as behavior/ attendance data

● Manage the disciplinary process for the school in accordance with school and network policies

● Provide in-depth support to teachers as they implement tiered behavior interventions in their classroom

● Organizes and supports school activities that add to the sense of belonging for our students (ie schoolwide/grade level assemblies, clubs and organizations, student leadership, etc.)

● Communicate with parents regarding student behavior, performance,

and any concerns

● Other duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications

● Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools

● Proven success in raising academic achievement for all students.

● Well-versed in data management systems (academic or behavioral) and

proven success in raising and maintaining school performance.

● Ability to lead a team towards high performance levels in pursuit of the Compass vision.

● Strong ability to plan strategically and then execute these plans with attention to detail.

• Displays knowledge and fluency in social-emotional and moral ethic practices

● Expertise in de-escalation strategies and techniques for students.

● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to engage, inspire, and motivate colleagues.

● Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build productive relationships with teammates.

● Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar

● Utmost personal and professional integrity

● Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four-year institution; advanced degree preferred (RBT or BCBA experience preferred)

● At least five years of teaching experience and leadership experience preferred

What We Offer

● Mission-driven, joyful, respectful working environments

● Intentionally small school settings

● Wide-ranging support from our network office

● Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Memphis youth

● Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person