Elementary Special Education Self-Contained Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep White Oak Elementary (Immediate Opening)

About the role

This position reports to the Special Education Manager and is a 10-month role for the 2026–27 school year. Compensation starts at $64,000 annually, with an additional stipend of up to $5,000 for certification and a signing bonus of up to $4,000. This is a Teacher Incentive Allotment eligible course; TIA teachers can earn up to $102,800 based on performance and longevity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the vision for Alternate Instruction at YES Prep to drive student achievement and inclusive practices.
• Manage YSTEP units, including procuring resources, managing budget, creating Community-Based Instruction, and refining/executing the Special Education Program Vision.
• Support management of SHINE units, including lesson planning support and creation of Community-Based Instruction Calendars.
• Collaborate with Assessment to ensure YSTEP/SHINE teachers execute TELPAS and STAAR ALT Assessments.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide developmentally appropriate coaching via written and oral feedback aligned to the Special Education Instructional Excellence Rubric/Teaching Excellence Rubric.
• Assist teachers in collecting and analyzing student performance data to drive instructional decisions.
• Provide lesson planning support to YSTEP/SHINE teachers.
• Arrange opportunities for novice teachers to co-observe master teachers.
• Plan and deliver focused lessons in novice teachers’ classrooms to model effective practices.
• Communicate regularly and collaborate with campus Special Education Manager, Director of Academics/Assistant Principals, and content leaders to align feedback and support.
• Facilitate professional learning sessions throughout the school year.
• Manage a team of YSTEP and SHINE Special Education Curriculum Writers and PD Facilitators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with Life Skills programming or similar settings.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• At least 3 years of exemplary Special Education teaching experience.
• Outstanding record of student achievement results.
• Valid Texas Educator Special Education Certification.
• Valid Texas Educator Certification in Core Content.
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice to Have

• Bilingual (Spanish).
• Experience with teacher supervision (as a department head, mentor, or coach).
• Strong knowledge of contributing factors that lead to an effective Life Skills teacher.
• Experience planning and delivering professional development to adults.
• Experience teaching Life Skills at both the elementary and secondary levels.