Dean of Instruction; Math​/Science - North Forest Secondary

Description

• Secondary Dean of Instruction
• Reports To:
  
  Director of Academics
• Position Type: 11-month
• Start Date:
  
  26-27 School Year
• Compensation:
  Starting at $70,500 annually

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

• Managing and developing a cohort of teachers.
• With the Principal and/or Director of Academics, setting and upholding clear expectations and standards for excellent teaching in all content areas.
• Ensuring that students receive outstanding instruction in all classrooms by observing and evaluating a cohort of teachers; adhering to the district Coaching Cycle model by ensuring teachers receive at least one classroom observation and a one-to-one coaching check-in every few weeks.
• Monitoring and managing progress toward increased student achievement and campus goals for a cohort of teachers, coaching teachers to use assessment data to improve the quality and scope of their instruction.
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities to campus teachers and staff during beginning-of-year in-service days, and select professional development days throughout the school year.
• Completing a one-year credentialing track to become a YES Prep Teacher Evaluator.
• Participating in strategic district-led professional development for instructional leaders.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• At least 3 years of exemplary teaching experience.
• A valid Texas teaching certificate or equivalent.
• 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 juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team.
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional.

• Experience in coaching or leading adults.

• Compensation – Exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.
• Health and supplemental insurance – $0 monthly medical option and $600 toward a Health Savings Account; dental, vision, disability, life benefits. Must work 20+ hours week for full benefits; 10 hours for medical.
• Retirement plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off – 12 days of PTO for 20+ hour workers, plus annual closures.
• Paid leave programming – paid 100% for medical, maternity, paternity, etc. based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional development – investment in high-quality programming, coaching, and ongoing PD.
• Award-winning culture – received recognitions such as Houston’s Best Place To Work and Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education.

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.