Special Education Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Southeast Secondary (26-27)

Job Description       POSITION:    Special

Education Inclusion   Teacher         REPORTS TO:   Special

Education Manager       POSITION TYPE:   10-month       START DATE:   26-27 School Year       COMPENSATION:   Starting at   $62, 5 00   annually       In a   TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT ELIGIBLE   COURSE:   TIA teachers   can   earn   up to $ 102,800 .       * TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT   At YES Prep, we want to   retain   high-performing teachers in   the   place where they can have the greatest impact: the classroom. Through our   Teacher Pathway,   we reward our highest performing teachers with yearly stipends, differentiated development and coaching, and unique opportunities to flex their influence. YES   Prep is also a TEA   Teacher Incentive Allotment   approved district.

Teachers in eligible courses can earn up to an   additional   $32,000 a year   if   designated   under   TIA    based   on their performance on our Instructional Excellence Rubric and student growth for 5 years if they   remain   in the classroom. This means that based on our teacher salary scale   and TIA designation payouts ,   a TIA designated   teacher   could earn the following :    1 year of experience: $9 1,800   5 years of experience: $96, 800   10 years of experience: $99, 800   15 years of experience: $ 102,800       At YES Prep, work for a mission that   impacts   the life trajectory of students and their families. YES   Prep creates pathways to extraordinary   opportunity   through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact.

Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture . Some quick stats about us:   21,650 Students    2,600 Team Members   16 Secondary Campuses   12 Elementary Campuses   91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch   96% Hispanic &   African-American   Students   99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University   85% First-Generation College Students   Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation,   U.S. News & World Report       We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States.

There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school   options  within   Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over   23,000 students   by 2025. THE ROLE   As a   Teacher , some of the work and responsibilities will include:   Writing   accurate , aligned, data-driven IEPs for students on your caseload   Developing rigorous lessons in your specific content area, in 1:1 blended learning environments, to reignite your students for college and beyond while bridging gaps for marginalized communities   Setting ambitious goals with your students and   monitoring   their progress while encouraging them through frequent and persistent feedback   Tracking student growth and using data and feedback from coaches to create student growth plans when needed for student achievement concerns   Building transformable relationships with students and families by providing regular, and consistent, communication with parents via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website   Creating a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and   appropriate for   the physical, social, and emotional development of students   Collaborating with co-planner to work through daily lesson plans and add resources when needed to fit students’ needs.

Meeting regular deadlines for daily lesson plans,   submitting   grades, and work samples   Working on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students   Working with content teams in Professional Development to norm on and improve student learning   Conducting weekly tutorials outside of regular class day to provide   additional   instruction and support to students   Completing supervision duties on campus that support student safety including but not limited to morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, and afterschool duty   Completing compliance tasks that include but are not limited   to:   writing   accurate , aligned, data-driven IEPs for students on your caseload; updating service logs; updating IEP progress reports, etc. Growing professionally in your craft of teaching by both receiving and giving feedback on a consistent basis from DOI, School Leader, Administration Team    Persisting in the face of challenges, learning from mistakes, and setting a strong example of character for your students   Being available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with campus leaders, collaborators, students, and/or parents   Facilitating dyslexia instruction for qualifying students as needed   Providing personal care services as needed   Additional   duties as assigned           THE PERSON   We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission,   drive for   results, care for students, resilience, and humility.

Other traits needed and desired for this role are:        THE MUST HAVES   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university recognized by the   Texas Higher

Education Coordinating Board   (THECB)     Texas Educator Certification   in Special Education, or willing to join ACP to get certified in first year   Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology   Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms   Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools   Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback   Ability to   maintain   emotional control under stress   Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment   Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once   A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional       NICE TO HAVES   Bilingual-Spanish       THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS   Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools   Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education   Willingness to go   above and beyond   to disrupt said status quos   Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results   Conviction that   high expectations   + high accountability = high performance and high growth           EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES   Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES   Prep is more than a family of public charter   schools,   it’s   the future of public education— it’s   an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!

THE PERKS      Compensation   –   This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers   commensurate   with experience. Health and Supplemental Insurance  – A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.

Retirement Plans   – Participation in   Teacher Retirement System of Texas   and a 457b Retirement Plan. Paid Time Off  – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive   12 days   of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar. Paid Leave Programming   – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and   paternity leave ), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.

Professional Development   - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing   professional development . Award Winning Culture   – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named   Houston’s Best Place to work   in 2018, 2019, and 2021.

We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban

Education and were a 2016 finalist as well. YES   Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant   on the basis of   race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.