Elementary Special Education Bilingual Inclusion Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Southwest Oaks Elementary (Immediate Opening)

Starting salary: $64,000 annually. Up to $4,000 stipend for certification and up to $4,000 signing bonus. Teachers in eligible courses can earn an additional $32,000 per year through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) based on performance and student growth, with potential total earnings up to $102,800 depending on experience and designation.

About the role

At YES Prep, we work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. We create pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. You’ll grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.

• 21,650 students across 16 secondary and 12 elementary campuses
• 91% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American students
• 99% of students accepted to a 4-year university; 85% first-generation college students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report
• Serving students in Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Write accurate, aligned, data-driven IEPs for students on your caseload
• Develop rigorous lessons in your specific content area, in 1:1 blended learning environments, to prepare students for college and beyond while bridging gaps for marginalized communities
• Set ambitious goals with students and monitor their progress through frequent and persistent feedback
• Track student growth and use data and feedback from coaches to create student growth plans when needed
• Build transformable relationships with students and families through regular communication 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 adapt daily lesson plans and resources to fit students’ needs
• Meet deadlines for daily lesson plans, submitting grades, and work samples
• Work on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students
• Participate in content teams and professional development to norm on and improve student learning
• Conduct weekly tutorials outside of regular class hours to provide additional instruction and support
• Complete supervision duties on campus to support student safety, including morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, and afterschool duty
• Complete compliance tasks such as updating service logs, IEP progress reports, and other documentation
• Grow professionally by both receiving and giving feedback consistently from instructional leaders, school leaders, and the administration team
• Persist in the face of challenges, learn from mistakes, and set a strong example of character for students
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with campus leaders, collaborators, students, and parents
• Facilitate dyslexia instruction for qualifying students as needed
• Provide personal care services as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
• Texas Educator Certification in Special Education, or willingness to join an Alternative Certification Program (ACP) to obtain certification in the first year
• 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 at once
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

Nice to haves

• Bilingual (Spanish)

Core beliefs

• 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 create equitable opportunities for students
• Passion for developing resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth

Benefits

• Health and Supplemental Insurance: A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, plus dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Employees must work 20+ hours per week for full benefits or 10+ hours for medical benefits.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to system closures during the academic calendar for employees working 20+ hours per week.
• Paid Leave Programming: Paid leave at 100% based on eligibility and tenure, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional Development: Investment in leadership development through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as Houston’s Best Place to Work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. YES Prep won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and was a 2016 finalist.