Special Education Inclusion Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Northwest Secondary (26-27)

About the role

This position is responsible for teaching students with special needs in inclusive settings, aligning with the mission of YES Prep Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Writing accurate, aligned, data-driven IEPs for students on your caseload
• Developing rigorous lessons in your specific content area, in 1:1 blended learning environments
• Setting ambitious goals with your students and monitoring their progress
• Tracking student growth and creating student growth plans
• Building transformable relationships with students and families
• Maintaining a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning
• Collaborating with co-planner to work through daily lesson plans and add resources
• Completing supervision duties on campus
• Completing compliance tasks related to student services
• Growing professionally in your craft of teaching
• Facilitating dyslexia instruction for qualifying students
• Providing personal care services as needed

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 ACP to get certified 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Passion for the mission
• Drive for results
• Care for students
• Resilience
• Humility

Benefits

• Compensation – Starting at $62,500 annually
• Health and Supplemental Insurance – Includes $0 monthly medical option with $600 towards a Health Savings Account, plus a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc.
• Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off – 12 days of Paid Time Off in addition to system closures during the Academic Calendar
• Paid Leave Programming – Paid leave for medical needs, including maternity and paternity leave
• Professional Development – High-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development

Pay

$62,500 annually, with potential for TIA designation up to $102,800

Schedule

10-month start date in the 26-27 School Year