Special Education Inclusion Teacher

As a Special Education Inclusion Teacher at YES Prep, you will work with students and families to provide a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while ensuring students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. You will be part of a team of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality education.

What You Will Do

Some of the work and responsibilities will include writing accurate, aligned, data-driven IEPs for students on your caseload, developing rigorous lessons in your specific content area, and tracking student growth and using data and feedback from coaches to create student growth plans when needed.

Why It Might Be a Fit

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
• Texas Educator Certification in Special Education, or willing to join ACP to get certified in first year
• Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology
• Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms
• 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
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

Benefits

• Compensation - This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.
• 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.
• Retirement Plans - Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off - Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
• 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 at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
• 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.
• 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.