YES Prep Public Schools

ELA/Humanities Dean of Instruction- YES Prep Hobby Secondary (26-27)

YES Prep Public Schools  •  $71k/yr  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job DescriptionPOSITION: Secondary Dean of Instruction REPORTS TO: Director of Academics

POSITION TYPE: 11-monthSTARTDATE26-27 School YearCOMPENSATION:Starting at$70,500 annuallyAt YES Prep, work for a mission thatimpactsthe life trajectory of students and their families.YESPrep creates pathways to extraordinaryopportunitythrough best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part ofa high-performing, team-oriented cultureSome quick stats about us:
  • 21,650Students
  • 2,600Team Members
  • 16Secondary Campuses
  • 12Elementary Campuses
  • 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
  • 96% Hispanic &African-AmericanStudents
  • 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 schooloptions withinHouston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over23,000 studentsby 2025.THE ROLEWhen 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 byobservingand evaluating a cohort of teachers. This includes adhering to the district Coaching Cycle model by ensuring teachers receive at least one classroom observations and a one-to-one coaching check-in every few weeks;
  • Monitoring and managing the progress toward increased student achievement and campus goals for a cohort of teachers, including coaching teachers to use assessment data to improve the quality and scope of their instruction;
  • Assistingin 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;
  • Additionalduties as assigned.
THE PERSONWe 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 forresults, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed anddesiredfor this role are: MUST HAVES
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
  • At least 3 years of exemplary teaching
  • A valid Texas teaching certificate or equivalent
  • Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
  • Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
  • Ability tomaintainemotional 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
THE NICE TO HAVES
  • Experience in coaching or leading adults
THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS 
  • Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education 
  • Willingness to goabove and beyondto disrupt said status quos 
  • Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results 
  • Conviction thathigh expectations+ high accountability = high performance and high growth 
EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YESGreat 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.YESPrep is more than a family of public charterschools,it’sthe future of public education—it’san opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!THE PERKS
  • Compensation– This position isanexempt, salaried position;salary offerscommensuratewith experience.
  • Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option and a plan 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 Texasand a 457b Retirement Plan.
  • Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive12 daysof Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
  • Paid Leave Programming– In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and
paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
  • Professional Development- YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development
YESPrep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicanton the basis ofrace, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.
YES Prep Public Schools

About YES Prep Public Schools

At YES Prep, we work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
1998
Website
yesprep.org
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