Bilingual Behavior Support Assistant - Prep West Secondary

Position

Behavior Support Assistant

Reports to:

Dean of Students and/or Director of Student Support

Position type: 10-month

Compensation: $13.77 - $17.12 an hour

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.

• 19,300+ Students
• 2,200+ Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% of Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students 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.

• Executing lower-level behavior interventions with students of concern, including check-ins and check-outs, student reflections and de-escalation.
• Helping progress monitor student behavior trackers.
• Conducting in-class push ins/pull outs to help with de-escalation and coping skills.
• Monitoring students in detention and in-school suspension.
• Performing discipline data entry.
• Assisting teachers with the supervision of students in all instructional settings.
• Assisting teachers with behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling, and positively reinforcing desired behaviors.
• Monitoring students during transition times throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom, including hallways, cafeteria, gym, and other areas where students are present.
• Monitoring in-school suspension.
• Holding students accountable to campus behavioral expectations and administer appropriate consequences.
• 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.

• 0 – 2 years of experience working with students and student behavior
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution, in a social science field

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 throughout 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!" /p
The Perks

• Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly 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 457 Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off –…