Secondary Dean of Students - YES Prep Gulfton Secondary (Immediate Opening)

About the role

Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture. Some Quick Stats About Us:

• 21,650 Students
• 2,600 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 12 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 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

Responsibilities

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:

• Collect, maintain, and analyze student data to assess progress, identify trends, and drive strategic planning and continuous improvement of campus systems.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal policies related to student achievement, behavior systems, and student support plans.
• Manage, coach, and develop Grade Level Chairs and other campus stakeholders through regular coaching, performance feedback, and individualized growth plans.
• Model effective leadership to build their capacity, strengthen execution, and sustain positive outcomes.
• Manage student discipline referrals by investigating, responding, and resolving cases promptly in alignment with policy, restorative practices, and accurate documentation to strengthen school culture.
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems that support Tier 1 through Tier 3 interventions addressing academic, behavioral, and social emotional needs.
• Lead teams in the implementation and monitoring of MTSS frameworks to ensure consistent and effective intervention practices.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners to support campus needs and student success.
• Communicate clearly and provide targeted resources that support student wellness inside and outside the classroom.
• Serve as a liaison between Grade Level Chairs, campus leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and shared ownership of priorities.
• Collaborate with campus teams to ensure targeted support reinforces school values, culture, and expectations.
• Manage and evaluate programs that promote academic achievement, strengthen social emotional wellness, and foster a positive school culture.

Requirements

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• At least 3 years as a Teacher of Record or in a student-facing leadership or program role
• At least 2 years serving as a Grade Level Chair or equivalent role
• Experience in coaching or leading adults
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value 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
• Skills in analyzing data and crafting proposals that support students
• Demonstrated ability to engage in difficult conversations
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution
• A dedication to learn, grow and develop as a professional

Nice to haves

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
• At least 3+ years serving as a Grade Level Chair or equivalent role

Qualifications

MUST HAVE BELIEFS:

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth