Secondary Dean of Students - YES Prep Southeast Secondary (Immediate)

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. We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States.

Responsibilities

• 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, analysis of data and crafting proposals that support students, engagement in difficult conversations, demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, demonstrated ability to work on a team and collaborate cross-functionally, 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.

Benefits

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc.
• Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
• Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 12 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
• Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.

Pay

$65,264 annually

Schedule

11-month start date: 26-27 School Year