Special Education Self-Contained Teacher; TIA Eligible - Prep Southeast Secondary

Position: Special Education Self-Contained Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Southeast Secondary (26-27)
Location:

Houston, TX, United States

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Job Description

POSITION:  Special Education Life Skills Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Special Education Manager

POSITION TYPE: 10-month

START DATE:

26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION:
Starting at $62,500 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: $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. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

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,…