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Dean of Instruction – Prep North Secondary Jobs in Houston, USA at YES Prep Schools
Position: Dean of Instruction – YES Prep North Central 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. 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 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…
Title: Dean of Instruction – Prep North Secondary
Company: YES Prep Schools
Location: Houston, USA
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