Secondary Dean of Instruction - Prep White Oak Secondary

Position: Secondary Dean of Instruction - YES Prep White Oak Secondary (26-27)
Location:

Houston, TX, United States

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Job Description

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

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.

THE ROLE

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

* 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 observations 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.

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

* 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 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

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 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…