Secondary Director of Student Support - YES Prep Southeast Secondary (Immediate Opening)

YES Prep; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programming

Professional Development

Award Winning Culture

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, TX, seeks a Director of Student Support to lead Deans, counselors, and related roles. This 11-month role reports to the Principal and starts late in the 26-27 School Year.

Use data to drive interventions, oversee MTSS, and coordinate campus student support teams to improve culture and outcomes. The ideal candidate has at least two years in a mid-level manager role, experience supporting teachers and students, and a commitment to YES Prep's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• At least two or more years in a mid-level manager position at a campus.
• Experience providing teachers with instructional or student behavior support.
• Experience managing a team or leading adults.
• Ability to work outside of regular hours and on weekends.
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values 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 analyze data to craft action plans.
• Engage in difficult conversations.
• Demonstrate skills in conflict resolution.
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and in a highly collaborative environment.
• A dedication to learn, grow and develop as a professional.

Responsibilities

• Use student data to drive decisions, identify trends, and implement targeted interventions that improve systems, track progress, and meet campus goals.
• Lead, manage, and coach campus based student support roles including Deans of Students, Student Support Counselors, Behavior Support Specialists, Behavior Support Assistants, and other leaders by providing regular feedback, individualized development plans, and ongoing coaching.
• Design, monitor, and refine systems that promote positive school culture, restorative discipline, student belonging, and social emotional wellness.
• Oversee intervention programs and MTSS structures that support academic and non academic needs and reduce at risk barriers to success.
• Lead crisis response efforts by coordinating communication, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and supporting students, staff, and families through de escalation, stabilization, and recovery.
• Develop and deliver professional development focused on school culture, character development, restorative practices, and strong systems implementation.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to plan and execute programs aligned to student data, campus priorities, and the overall vision.
• Build and maintain consistent, transparent communication systems with students and families, while supporting initiatives that strengthen family engagement and foster strong partnerships.
• Serve as a key connector between the Student Support Team, campus directors, district leadership, and families to ensure aligned priorities, shared goals, and high quality execution.
• Partner with campus and district teams to advance strategic priorities, refine systems, and secure exceptional outcomes for students.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Coaching

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• POSITION: Director of Student Support
• REPORTS TO: Principal
• POSITION TYPE: 11-month
• START DATE: 26-27 School Year
• COMPENSATION: Starting at $70,490

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

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:

• Use student data to drive decisions, identify trends, and implement targeted interventions that improve systems, track progress, and meet campus goals. Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal policies related to student supports, discipline, wellness, and family engagement.
• Lead, manage, and coach campus based student support roles including Deans of Students, Student Support Counselors, Behavior Support Specialists,Behavior Support Assistants, and other leaders by providing regular feedback, individualized development plans, and ongoing coaching.
• Design, monitor, and refine systems that promote positive school culture, restorative discipline, student belonging, and social emotional wellness. Oversee intervention programs and MTSS structures that support academic and non academic needs and reduce at risk barriers to success.
• Lead crisis response efforts by coordinating communication, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and supporting students, staff, and families through de escalation, stabilization, and recovery.
• Develop and deliver professional development focused on school culture,character development, restorative practices, and strong systems implementation. Collaborate with campus leadership to plan and execute programs aligned to student data, campus priorities, and the overall vision.
• Build and maintain consistent, transparent communication systems with students and families, while supporting initiatives that strengthen family engagement and foster strong partnerships.
• Serve as a key connector between the Student Support Team, campus directors, district leadership, and families to ensure aligned priorities, shared goals, and high quality execution.
• Partner with campus and district teams to advance strategic priorities, refine systems, and secure exceptional outcomes for students.
• 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 educational institution
• At least two or more years in a mid-level manager position at a campus
• Experience providing teachers with instructional or student behavior support
• Experience managing a team or leading adults
• Ability to work outside of regular hours and on weekends
• 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 analyze data to craft action plans
• Engage in difficult conversations
• Demonstrate skills in conflict resolution
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow and develop as a professional

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution
• At least three or more years in a mid-level manager position at a campus
• At least three years of exemplary teaching experience

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values 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.