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Content Specialist- Secondary Mathematics (22-23)

Houston, TX YES Prep Public Schools Full-time
almost 2 years ago

Job Description:

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Job Description

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POSITION:Â Content Specialist- Secondary Mathematics

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REPORTS TO:Â Content Director

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POSITION TYPE: 12-month

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START DATE: July 1, 2022

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COMPENSATION: Starting at $63,967

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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 diverse 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!”

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Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us:

•        17,000 Students

•        1,800 Team Members

•        19 Secondary Campuses

•        6 Elementary Campuses

•        91% Students Who Qualify for Free / Reduced-Price Lunch

•        94% Hispanic and African-American Students

•        90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University

•        88% First-Generation College Students

•        Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

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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, like KIPP Texas-Houston and IDEA Public Schools, 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.

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THE ROLE

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

Exemplary Teaching

  • Modeling effective Mathematics teaching practices on a campus or campuses
  • Directly and positively impacting Mathematics student achievement
  • Developing, refining, and sharing best practices and curricular resources through regular application and reflection

Curriculum and Resource Development

  • Remaining up to date on Mathematics standards, pedagogy, and assessment methodology
  • Creating and managing creation of aligned, effective unit plans and key resources for designated courses, setting a standard for rigorous and meaningful daily instruction designed to reach all learners, leading to strong system-wide academic results and support implementation of these resources
  • Working with the Mathematics Content Director to build strong vertical alignment across the content team that leads to Mathematics college-readiness

Assessment Writing and Data Analysis

  • Creating and managing creation of aligned, effective, and valid unit and semester assessments for all courses to monitor progress towards ambitious student achievement goals
  • Internalizing and utilizing up-to-date student achievement data to drive planning and support; communicate key takeaways and recommendations to teachers and leaders

Support and Develop Fellow Educators and Leaders

  • Planning, coaching teacher facilitators, and facilitating effective Content Days leading to teacher development and collaboration
  • Collaborating meaningfully with others, such as Special Education team members, Literacy Specialists, and instructional leaders to ensure instruction and teacher support is aligned
  • Regularly designing and facilitating professional development sessions for teachers and/or instructional leaders
  • Additional duties as assigned.

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THE PERSON

We 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, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

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THE MUST HAVES

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
  • A minimum of 3 years of exemplary Mathematics teaching experience
  • Experience as a teacher or instructional leader in a secondary school environment
  • A valid Texas Teaching certificate in your content area
  • Knowledge of current Mathematics curricular and assessment strategies
  • 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

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THE NICE TO HAVES

  • Experience in coaching adults and facilitating professional development

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THE PERKS

  • Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.

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  • 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.

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  • Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.

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  • Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

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  • 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 out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY

YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-five percent (95%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.Â

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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.

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