4th Grade Teaching Assistant - YES Prep Southwest Oaks Elementary (Immediate Opening)

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Award Winning Culture

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant on a 10-month schedule. The role supports Special Education and General Education teachers, helps manage behavior, and tailors lessons to individual student needs.

The position is hourly, with compensation ranging from $15.25 to $20.52 per hour. Ideal candidates will have at least a high school diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience, plus a strong commitment to YES Prep's mission and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Interest in working one-on-one with a student with significant needs.
• Ability to physically assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral skills.
• Belief in and commitment to the mission of YES Prep Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education and General Education teachers with supervision of students in all instructional settings.
• Assist with behavior management techniques by modeling and reinforcing desired behaviors.
• Maintain data as identified by teachers and IEP goals.
• Tailor lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Support teachers with lesson plans by reinforcing concepts.
• Assist students in performing self-help and academic skills.
• Assist with administration and scoring of tests and work assignments.
• Adapt activities and materials to support classroom objectives.
• Monitor students during transitions.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Job Description

POSITION: Teaching Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION TYPE: 10-month

START DATE: 26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION: $15.25 - $20.52 per hour

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.

The ROLE

• Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with the supervision of students in all instructional settings;
• Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling, and positively reinforcing desired behaviors;
• Maintaining data as identified by teacher(s), students' IEP goals, and/or Behavior Intervention Plans;
• Assisting in tailoring lessons to meet an individual student's needs;
• Supporting Special Education and General Education teacher(s) with lesson plans by practicing and reinforcing learning concepts;
• Assisting students in performing self-help and academic skills;
• Assisting with administration and scoring of tests and work assignments;
• Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with implementation of accommodations and/or modifications;
• Adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials to support and reinforce classroom objectives;
• Monitoring students during transition times throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom; and
• 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:

MUST HAVES

• High School Diploma
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Interest in working one-on-one with a student with significant needs, including medical needs
• Ability to physically assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral skills
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

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 an opportunity to say, "Yes, you can!"

THE PERKS

• Compensation - This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; 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 10 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 out 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 workk in 2018, 201