Humanities Dean of Instruction - Prep Gulfton Secondary

Overview

POSITION:
Secondary Dean of Instruction

REPORTS TO:

Director of Academics

POSITION TYPE: 11-month

START DATE:

26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION:
Starting at $70,500 annually

• Managing and developing a cohort of teachers
• With the Principal and/or Director of Academics, setting and upholding clear expectations and standards for excellent teaching in all content areas
• Ensuring that students receive outstanding instruction in all classrooms by observing and evaluating a cohort of teachers. This includes adhering to the district Coaching Cycle model by ensuring teachers receive at least one classroom observation and a one-to-one coaching check-in every few weeks
• Monitoring and managing the progress toward increased student achievement and campus goals for a cohort of teachers, including coaching teachers to use assessment data to improve the quality and scope of their instruction
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities to campus teachers and staff during beginning-of-year in-service days, as well as select professional development days throughout the school year
• Completing a one-year credentialing track to become a YES Prep Teacher Evaluator
• Participating in strategic district-led professional development for instructional leaders
• Additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• At least 3 years of exemplary teaching
• A valid Texas teaching certificate or equivalent
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• Experience in coaching or leading adults

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values 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

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience
• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option and a plan 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 12 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar
• Paid Leave Programming – YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure
• Professional Development - YES Prep invests in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development
• Award Winning Culture – YES Prep has been recognized for workplace excellence

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.