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

The Role

When you join the YES Prep team, you will play an integral role in guiding Life Skills teachers toward success with their students and student achievement through classroom culture and management, instructional planning, and delivery.

• Develop and execute the vision for Alternate Instruction at YES Prep to lead toward jaw-dropping student achievement results, while maximizing inclusive practices.
• Managing YSTEP units, including procuring resources, managing budget, creation of Community-Based Instruction, and refinement and execution of SpEd Program Vision.
• Serving as a resource for SHINE units, supporting lesson planning support, creation of CBICollaborate with Assessment to ensure YSTEP/SHINE teachers execute TELPAS and STAAR ALT Assessments.
• Observing classroom instruction of teachers and providing developmentally appropriate coaching via written and oral feedback (as identified by the Special Education Instructional Excellence Rubric/ Teaching Excellence Rubric).
• Assisting teachers in collecting and analyzing student performance data to drive instructional decisions.
• Providing lesson planning support to YSTEP/SHINE teachers.
• Arranging opportunities for novice teachers to co-observe master teachers.
• Planning and delivering focused lessons in novice teachers’ classrooms to model effective practices.
• Communicating regularly and engaging in collaboration with campus SpEd Manager, Director of Academics/Assistant Principals and content leaders to align feedback and support.
• Facilitating professional learning sessions throughout the school year.
• Managing a team of YSTEP and SHINE Special Education Curriculum Writers and PD Facilitators.

Requirements

• MUST HAVES:
  • 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.
  • Hold a valid Texas Educator Special Education Certification.
  • Hold a valid Texas Educator Certification in Core Content.
  • Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value 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 HAVES:
  • 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.