Elementary Bilingual Dean of Instruction; Math & Science - Prep North Region

Position: Elementary Bilingual Dean of Instruction (Math & Science) - YES Prep North Region (26-27)
Description

Job Description

POSITION:
Elementary Bilingual Dean of Instruction

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Principal or Principal

POSITION TYPE: 11-month

START DATE:

26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION:
Starting at $70,500 annually

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 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. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston's city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

• When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing a cohort of teachers;

• With the Principal and Assistant Principals, setting clear expectations and standards for excellent teaching in all content areas;

• Managing the progress toward increased student achievement for a cohort of teachers, including helping teachers use assessment data to improve the quality and scope of their instruction;

• Ensuring that students receive outstanding instruction in all classrooms by observing and evaluating a cohort of teachers, including conducting classroom observations, coaching teachers, and monitoring teacher progress;

• Ensuring that students are safe and supported in all classrooms by supporting a cohort of teachers with classroom management and effective instructional practices;

• 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;

• Facilitating and/or supporting the facilitation of grade-level planning time for a cohort of teachers;

• Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of 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:

MUST HAVES

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution

• At least 3 years of exemplary teaching

• A valid Texas teaching certificate or equivalent
• Bilingual in Spanish

• 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

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Experience in coaching or leading adults

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value 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

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to…