Independent Reading Manager (Part Time) Compass Community Schools

• 4.2 Memphis, TN Job Details Part-time $17,000
• $20,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications School experience Teaching Certification Full Job Description Independent Reading Manager (IRM) Position Overview The Independent Reading Manager (IRM) will instill a love of reading in all K-8 students across the campus by setting up and implementing systems for independent reading, supporting literacy through small group instruction and supporting teachers to ensure students are always reading great books inside and outside of school.

Primary Responsibilities Work cooperatively with teachers, principals and other literacy coordinators to develop an appropriate independent reading program that ensures support and accountability across K-8. Work with school staff, students and families to develop and model a culture of reading at home and at school that encourages reading and highlights the benefits of reading for purpose and pleasure. Coordinate and facilitate a school-wide literacy program. Help students choose reading materials at their independent reading level, and oversee a computerized program to track independent reading progress. Manage and order materials to ensure a wide variety of books are present in classrooms and throughout the school. Work directly with students to provide reading tutoring in small groups with a prescribed intervention curriculum. Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities to motivate students' reading. Participate in training for TN All Corps development. Maintain and review student data of independent reading and share with teachers. Qualifications Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools Ability to foster a love for reading Ability to motivate students to read for enjoyment Ability to collaborate with a team of educators Experience working in a school or library setting preferred Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences. Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement What We Offer Mission-driven, joyful, respectful working environments Intentionally small school settings Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Memphis youth Competitive compensation and benefits package About Us In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary (K-8) and one high school) in the Memphis communities of Berclair, Binghampton, Frayser, Hickory Hill, Midtown, and Orange Mound. We focus intently on three pillars

• academic excellence, values-based character education, and service learning in the community
• as we prepare our students for college and life-long success. Our vision is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideal of education: "Intelligence plus character
• that is the goal of true education." This true education
• provided within a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture
• will prepare our students to be positive agents of change in our communities.

Pay:

$17,000.00

• $20,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Physical Setting:

Charter school Public school

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person