Elementary Content Specialist- Mathematics

Description

Position:
Elementary Content Specialist – Mathematics

Reports to:

Director of STEM Program – Elementary

Position type: 12-month

Start date:

Immediate

Compensation: $63,967 – $80,831, Home Office Grade 6 (Grant-funded through 2028)

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.

• 21,000 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.

YES Prep needs a dynamic Elementary Content Specialist – Math to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw‑dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.

To put it simply, you will be a member of a team of mathematics leaders who set the vision for Math courses across the system, write curriculum that aligns to that vision, provide exemplary instructional models, and develop teachers and instructional leaders to increase student achievement for all students. Specifically, you will drive achievement for our students in 4th-5th math courses by teaching one class section, creating aligned resources, and supporting teacher development in that course.

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

• Modeling effective Mathematics teaching practices on one or more campuses
• Directly and positively impacting Mathematics student achievement
• Developing, refining, and sharing best practices and curricular resources through regular application and reflection

• Remaining up to date on Mathematics standards, pedagogy, and assessment methodology
• Creating and managing aligned, effective instructional resources for designated courses, setting a standard for rigorous and meaningful daily instruction designed to reach all learners, and supporting implementation of these resources
• Working with the Elementary STEM Content Director to build strong vertical alignment across the content team that leads to Mathematics college-readiness
• Collaborating with colleagues, including those from the special populations team, to ensure resources result in the success of all students

• Creating and managing aligned, effective, and valid assessments to monitor progress towards ambitious student achievement goals
• Internalizing and utilizing up-to-date student achievement data to drive planning and support; communicating key takeaways and recommendations to teachers and leaders

• Planning, coaching teacher facilitators, and facilitating effective Content Days leading to teacher development and collaboration
• Collaborating meaningfully with others, such as Special Education team members, Directors of Program Success, and Director of Multilingual Programs, to ensure instruction and teacher support are aligned
• Regularly designing and facilitating professional development sessions for teachers and/or instructional leaders

• Additional duties as assigned

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution
• M…