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

About the role

This 10-month position reports to the Special Education Manager and begins with the 2026–27 school year. Compensation starts at $64,000 annually, with an additional $5,000 stipend for certified candidates and a signing bonus of up to $4,000. Teachers in eligible courses can earn up to $102,800 through the Teacher Incentive Allotment, based on performance and student growth over five years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the vision for Alternate Instruction at YES Prep to drive student achievement and inclusive practices.
• Manage YSTEP units, including resource procurement, budget oversight, Community-Based Instruction, and program vision refinement and execution.
• Support SHINE units with lesson planning, creation of Community-Based Instruction, and collaboration with Assessment to ensure proper execution of TELPAS and STAAR ALT Assessments.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide 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 inform instructional decisions.
• Provide lesson planning support to YSTEP/SHINE teachers.
• Arrange co-observation opportunities for novice teachers with 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 simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Preferred Qualifications

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