Special Education Manager Pool (Bilingual Prefered) - YES Prep Public Schools (Immediate Vacancy)

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools seeks a dynamic Special Education Manager-Secondary to lead a team of educators serving students with disabilities. You will coach Special Education teachers, ensure IEP goals are met, and collaborate with campus leaders to maintain rigorous, inclusive instruction aligned with YES Prep curriculum and state standards.

You will oversee professional development, support behavior and safety planning, and partner with administrators to create pathways for student achievement

Qualifications

• Experience leading Special Education teams and ensuring IEP compliance.
• Ability to coach teachers in differentiation and inclusive practices.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and alignment to state standards.

Responsibilities

• Set and monitor Special Education objectives aligned to campus priorities.
• Support teachers in meeting IEP goals and classroom growth.
• Co-observe and coach with Instructional Leadership to improve differentiation.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders to share best practices for students with disabilities.
• Plan and deliver professional learning on differentiation and inclusion.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and Student Safety Plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure rigorous instruction for all students.

Skills

Special Education

Coaching

Curriculum Design

IEP Compliance

Leadership

Job description

Job Details

POSITION: Special Education Manager-Secondary

REPORTS TO: Director of Academics - Campus

POSITION TYPE: 11-month

START DATE: 25-26 School Year

COMPENSATION: Starting at $71,500 annually

About Us

• 19,500 Students
• 2,300 Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 9 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% 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 Opportunity

YES Prep needs a dynamic Special Education Manager with a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.

To put it simply, you will be a cross-functional leader who will coach and develop a team of Special Education teachers to provide excellent services as outlined in the IEP of each student, while also maintaining a high bar of Special Education compliance to support every child's needs.

The Role

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

Student Achievement

• Setting Special Education objectives and key results for the year in alignment with the campus’ strategic priorities, collecting relevant data, and designing and executing the strategy necessary to achieve campus goals;
• Monitoring and managing progress toward increased student achievement outcomes for students in Special Education on achievement measures including IEP goals, standards-based grades, curriculum, district and state assessments;
• Sitting on the campus leadership team with the Principal, Director of Campus Operations, and other leaders to develop action plans that ensure all students – including students in Special Education – engage in rigorous, aligned, active and accessible learning in every classroom, every day;
• Working with the Director of Academics and campus instructional leaders to set and maintain a vision for co-teaching and rigorous instruction in specialized programs;
• Building and applying knowledge of curriculum design & implementation for students with disabilities, including general education curriculum, alternate instruction and other special programs;
• Supporting teachers in setting and monitoring goals for students in Special Education, including IEP goals and objectives in addition to course and classroom growth goals;
• Co-observing and coaching with other members of the Instructional Leadership team to support differentiation and growth for all students in both General and Special Education classrooms;
• Collaborating with other instructional leaders to share best practices in differentiation and problem-solving instructional challenges for students with learning needs, including students in Special Education;
• Working with General Education staff to identify areas of need for students in Special Education and appropriate specially designed instruction, including the use of accommodated, modified, and alternate materials;
• Designing and delivering professional learning opportunities for campus staff on topics relevant to Special Education, including differentiation, specially designed instruction, behavior management, and inclusive practices, at in-service and other campus professional development days;
• When needed, planning and delivering engaging, rigorous instruction aligned to YES Prep curriculum and tailored to meet student needs;
• Creating, executing, and coaching others to implement Behavior Intervention Plans and Student Safety Plans for students with behavior needs;

Team Leadership

• Ensuring that students receive outstanding instruction in all settings by managing, evaluating, and developing at least two members (and up to 8) Special Education teachers and a Compliance Specialist in alignment with YES Prep coaching & evaluation expectations;
• Planning for and executing regular Special Education team meetings to support the development of Special Educators on campus;
• Providing individual and group coaching to Special Education Teachers on instructional strategies, curriculum internalization & execution, assessment practices, TEKS alignment, and data-driven decision-making;
• Modeling effective teaching practices and providing both real-time feedback and standalone coaching on Special Education teacher performance;
• Supporting teachers in developing and executing effective lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with state and district standards and individual student needs, including modified and alternate curriculum for students with significant disabilities;
• Assisting teachers in developing and executing functional life skills and social-emotional curricula for students with significant support needs;

Compliance

• Developing and managing Special Education Teachers to meet compliance requirements, including development of critical sections of the IEP, IEP progress reports and service logs;
• Collecting and reviewing paperwork for incoming students to identify students with disabilities;
• Demonstrating and applying knowledge of IEP content, compliance timelines, and Special Education law to maintain accurate & timely completion of Special Education compliance tasks;
• Ensuring the campus complies with all Special Education paperwork with the support of the Compliance Specialist, including maintaining accurate state audit folders;
• Working with all members of the campus team to identify any students suspected of having a disability & referring them for a Special Education evaluation, and following up on any campus deliverables related to the referral;
• Meeting regularly with campus administrators to discuss required paperwork from staff, upcoming due dates, participation in upcoming ARD meetings, alignment on student recommendations, and growth areas for additional development in compliance-related topics;
• Monitoring service logs to ensure that students in Special Education receive all required instructional services;
• Building strong collaborative relationships with families of students in Special Education, including sharing timely updates on students’ progress, seeking and implementing family feedback, and responding effectively to concerns;
• Seeking and participating in continuing development on federal and state regulations related to Special Education;
• Monitoring the fidelity of accommodations through the collection of work samples;

Cross-Functional Project Management

• Providing guidance on Tier 1 classroom management