HS English Teacher; TIA Eligible - Brays Oaks Secondary

Description

Position:
Teacher

Reports To:

Principal

Position Type: 10‑month

Start Date:

26‑27 School Year

Compensation:
Starting at $64,000 annually. Teacher Incentive Allotment can increase total compensation up to $102,800.

• Develop rigorous lessons in your specific content area within 1:1 blended learning environments to ignite students for college and beyond while bridging gaps for marginalized communities.
• Set ambitious goals with students and monitor their progress while encouraging them through frequent and persistent feedback.
• Track student growth and use data and feedback from coaches to create growth plans when needed for student achievement concerns.
• Build transformative relationships with students and families by providing regular and consistent communication with parents via phone, video conference, email, or district‑approved website.
• Create a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with a co‑planner to work through daily lesson plans and add resources when needed to fit students’ needs.
• Meet regular deadlines for daily lesson plans, submit grades, and provide work samples.
• Work on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students.
• Work with content teams in Professional Development to norm on, and improve student learning.
• Conduct weekly tutorials outside of regular class time to provide additional instruction and support to students.
• Complete supervision duties on campus that support student safety, including but not limited to morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, and after‑school duty.
• Grow professionally in your craft of teaching by both receiving and giving feedback on a consistent basis from DOI, school leader, and administration team.
• Persist in the face of challenges, learn from mistakes, and set a strong example of character for your students.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with campus leaders, collaborators, students, and/or parents.
• Provide personal care services as needed.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
• Texas Educator Certification, or willingness to join ACP to obtain certification.
• Strong ability to navigate web‑related applications and technology.
• Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms.
• 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 simultaneously.
• A dedication to learning, growing, and developing as a professional.

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt those status quos.
• Passion for developing resiliency through relentless pursuit of outstanding results.
• Conviction that high expectations and high accountability lead to high performance and growth.

• Salary: $64,000 annually, up to $102,800 with Teacher Incentive Allotment.
• Health and supplemental insurance: $0 monthly medical option, $600 toward HSA, plus dental, vision, disability, life.
• Retirement plans: participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b plan.
• Paid time off: 10 days for employees working 20+ hours per week, plus system closures during the academic calendar.
• Paid leave: 100% paid for medical, maternity, paternity, and other eligible leave.
• Professional development: investment in high‑quality programs, coaching, and ongoing development.

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.