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

Location: Houston, TX, United StatesShare:Apply NowSave Job SavedDescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION: Special Education Dyslexia TeacherREPORTS TO: Special Education ManagerPOSITION TYPE: 10-monthSTART DATE: 26-27 School YearCOMPENSATION: Starting at $64,000 annually26-27 STIPEND: Up to $4,000 (Certification Required)SIGNING BONUS: Up to $4,000In a TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT ELIGIBLE* COURSE: TIA teachers can earn up to $102,800.* TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENTAt YES Prep, we want to retain high-performing teachers in the place where they can have the greatest impact: the classroom. Through our Teacher Pathway, we reward our highest performing teachers with yearly stipends, differentiated development and coaching, and unique opportunities to flex their influence.YES Prep is also a TEA Teacher Incentive Allotment approved district. Teachers in eligible courses can earn up to an additional $32,000 a year if designated under TIA based on their performance on our Instructional Excellence Rubric and student growth for 5 years if they remain in the classroom.This means that based on our teacher salary scale and TIA designation payouts, a TIA designated teacher could earn the following:1 year of experience: $91,8005 years of experience: $96,80010 years of experience: $99,80015 years of experience: $102,800[BA1]At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.Some quick stats about us:21,650 Students2,600 Team Members16 Secondary Campuses12 Elementary Campuses91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch96% Hispanic & African-American Students99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University85% First-Generation College StudentsRanked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World ReportWe serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston's city limits serving our increasing population.THE ROLEAs a SpEd Dyslexia Teacher, some of the work and responsibilities will include:Providing targeted and high impact reading instruction for individuals or small groups of students with dyslexia using evidence-based methodsManaging a caseload of students in Special Education who have dyslexia, including completing key components of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students on your caseloadParticipating in all Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings for students with dyslexia as the Dyslexia ARD Representative.Reviewing MAP screening results, interpreting dyslexia testing results, and consulting with evaluation specialist for students in the evaluation process being tested for dyslexiaSigning the Full and Individual Initial Evaluation for students newly identified with dyslexiaCollaborating with Reading Language Arts teachers to support student growth and application of reading skills in their general education classSetting ambitious goals with your students and monitoring their progress while encouraging them through frequent and persistent feedbackTracking student growth and using data and feedback from coaches to ensure individual student growthBuilding transformative relationships with students and families by providing regular, and consistent, communication with parents via email, conferences or district-approved platformsCreating a physical environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of studentsMeeting regular deadlines for IEP preparation, progress reports, daily lesson plans, submitting grades, and work samplesCompleting compliance tasks that include but are not limited to: writing accurate, aligned, data-driven IEPs for students on your caseload; updating service logs; updating IEP progress reports, etc.Working on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all studentsWorking with content teams in Professional Development to norm on and improve student learningConducting tutorials outside of regular class day to provide additional instruction and support to studentsCompleting supervision duties on campus that support student safety including but not limited to morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, and afterschool dutyGrowing professionally in your craft of teaching by both receiving and giving feedback on a consistent basis from Special Education Manager and other members of the Leadership TeamPersisting in the face of challenges, learning from mistakes, and setting a strong example of character for your studentsBeing available by phone, email, or conferencing platforms to confer with campus leaders, collaborators, students, and/or parentsAdditional duties as assignedTHE PERSONWe seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:THE MUST HAVESBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)Texas Educator Certification in SpEd Specialist/Special Education or willing to join ACP to get certified in first yearCompletion of Reading Academy and Science of Teaching Reading Certification or willingness to complete these requirementsTexas Dyslexia Academy or other dyslexia teacher certification program, or willingness to complete in the first year in the roleCertified to deliver Reading by Design or willingness to be trained to deliver within the first semester in the roleStrong ability to navigate web-related applications and technologyAbility to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platformsBelief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public SchoolsOpenness to giving and receiving frequent feedbackAbility to maintain emotional control under stressAbility to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environmentAbility to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceA dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professionalCertification in the TEA's Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of a Specific Learning Disability or completion within the first semester of the roleTHE NICE TO HAVES* Bilingual-SpanishTHE MUST HAVE BELIEFSBelief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public SchoolsDesire to disrupt systemic status quos in educationWillingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quosPassion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping resultsConviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growthEVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YESGreat schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it's the future of public education-it's an opportunity to say, "Yes, you can!THE PERKSCompensation - This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.Health and Supplemental Insurance - A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, 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 a 457b Retirement Plan.Paid Time Off - Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.Paid Leave Programming - In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.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.YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.Share:Apply Now