Special Education Self-Contained Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Southwest Oaks Elementary (26-27)

We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. At YES Prep, you will play an integral role in guiding Life Skills teachers toward success with their students and student achievement through classroom culture and management, instructional planning, and delivery. The role involves developing and executing the vision for Alternate Instruction, managing YSTEP units, supporting teachers, and communicating with campus staff.

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
• Hold a valid Texas Educator Special Education Certification
• Hold a valid Texas Educator Certification in Core Content
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value 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 at once
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Benefits

• Compensation: Starting at $64,000 annually
• Health and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plans: Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to system closures during the Academic Calendar
• Paid Leave Programming
• Professional Development
• Award Winning Culture