Special Education Self-Contained Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Hobby Elementary (Immediate Opening)

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $4,000

Stipend up to $5,000 (Certification)

TI A incentive eligibility

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston seeks a Special Education Life Skills (Self-Contained) Teacher to lead Life Skills students toward achievement within a 10-month model. The role reports to the Special Education Manager and requires a Texas Special Education certification and core content certification.

You will collaborate with campus leaders to execute instructional plans, support novice teachers, and participate in ongoing professional development while contributing to a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Experience with Life Skills programming or similar settings.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• At least 3 years of exemplary Special Education teaching experience.
• Hold a valid Texas Educator Special Education Certification.
• Hold a valid Texas Educator Certification in Core Content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the vision for Alternate Instruction at YES Prep to drive student achievement.
• Manage YSTEP and SHINE units, including budget and resources.
• Coordinate with campus leaders to align feedback and support for teachers.
• Deliver coaching and feedback to teachers based on rubrics and student data.
• Plan and deliver professional development for adults across campuses.
• Oversee Curriculum Writers and PD Facilitators.

Skills

Life Skills programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution

Texas Educator Special Education Certification

Texas Educator Certification in Core Content

Job description

Description

Job Description

POSITION

Special Education Life Skills (Self-Contained) Teacher

REPORTS TO

Special Education Manager

POSITION TYPE

10-month

START DATE

26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION

Starting at $64,000 annually

26-27 STIPEND

Up to $5,000 (Certification Required)

SIGNING BONUS

Up to $4,000

In a TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT ELIGIBLE* COURSE

TIA teachers can earn up to $102,800.

TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT

• 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: $91,800
• 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.

THE ROLE

• When you join the YES Prep team, you will play an integral role in guiding Life Skills teachers toward success with their students and student achievement through classroom culture and management, instructional planning, and delivery. Some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:
• Develop and execute the vision for Alternate Instruction at YES Prep to lead toward jaw-dropping student achievement results, while maximizing inclusive practices.
• Managing YSTEP units, including procuring resources, managing budget, creation of Community-Based Instruction, and refinement and execution of SpEd Program Vision.
• Supporting with the management of SHINE units, including lesson planning support, creation of CBI
• Collaborate with Assessment to ensure YSTEP/SHINE teachers execute TELPAS and STAAR ALT Assessments
• Observing classroom instruction of teachers and providing developmentally appropriate coaching via written and oral feedback (as identified by the Special Education Instructional Excellence Rubric/ Teaching Excellence Rubric)
• Assisting teachers in collecting and analyzing student performance data to drive instructional decisions
• Providing lesson planning support to YSTEP/SHINE teachers
• Arranging opportunities for novice teachers to co-observe master teachers
• Planning and delivering focused lessons in novice teachers’ classrooms to model effective practices
• Communicating regularly and engaging in collaboration with campus SpEd Manager, Director of Academics/Assistant Principals and content leaders to align feedback and support
• Facilitating professional learning sessions throughout the school year
• Managing a team of YSTEP and SHINE Special Education Curriculum Writers and PD Facilitators
• Additional duties as assigned

THE PERSON

• We seek staff with diverse 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

• Experience with Life Skills programming or similar settings
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• At least 3 years of exemplary Special Education teaching experience
• Outstanding record of student achievement results
• Hold a valid Texas Educator Special Education Certification
• Hold a valid Texas Educator Certification in Core Content
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

NICE TO HAVES

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Experience with teacher supervision (as a department head, mentor, or coach)
• Strong knowledge of contributing factors that lead to an effective Life Skills teacher
• Experience planning and delivering professional development to adults
• Experience teaching Life Skills at both the elementary and secondary levels

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 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 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.