Elementary Content Specialist- Mathematics

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Exemplary Teaching
  • Modeling effective Mathematics teaching practices on a campus or campuses
  • Directly and positively impacting Mathematics student achievement
  • Developing, refining, and sharing best practices and curricular resources through regular application and reflection
• Curriculum and Resource Development
  • Remaining up to date on Mathematics standards, pedagogy, and assessment methodology
  • Creating and managing creation of aligned, effective instructional resources for designated courses
  • Leading to strong system-wide academic results and support implementation of these resources
  • Working with the Elementary STEM Content Director to build strong vertical alignment across the content team
  • Collaborating with colleagues, including from the special populations team, to ensure that resources for your result in the success of all students
• Assessment Writing and Data Analysis
  • Creating and managing creation of 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
• Support and Develop Fellow Educators 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• A minimum of 2 years of exemplary elementary Mathematics teaching experience
• A valid Texas Teaching certificate in your content area
• Knowledge of current Mathematics curricular and assessment strategies
• 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

Nice to have

• At least one year of experience as an instructional leader in an elementary school environment
• Experience in coaching adults and facilitating professional development