Dean of Instruction; Bilingual Spanish; Prep Southeast Elementary

Job Description

POSITION:
Elementary Dean of Instruction (Bilingual Spanish)

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Principal or Principal
POSITION TYPE: 11-month

START DATE:

26-27 School Year
COMPENSATION:
Starting at $70,500 annually

• 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.

• When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:
• Managing and developing a cohort of teachers;
• With the Principal and Assistant Principals, setting clear expectations and standards for excellent teaching in all content areas;
• Managing the progress toward increased student achievement for a cohort of teachers, including helping teachers use assessment data to improve the quality and scope of their instruction;
• Ensuring that students receive outstanding instruction in all classrooms by observing and evaluating a cohort of teachers, including conducting classroom observations, coaching teachers, and monitoring teacher progress;
• Ensuring that students are safe and supported in all classrooms by supporting a cohort of teachers with classroom management and effective instructional practices;
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities to campus teachers and staff during beginning-of-year in-service days, as well as 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;
• Facilitating and/or supporting the facilitation of grade-level planning time for a cohort of teachers;
• 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. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• At least 3 years of exemplary teaching
• A valid Texas teaching certificate or equivalent
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value 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

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth

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!"

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position;…