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Secondary Director of Academics - YES Prep Public Schools (26-27)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Dec 2025

💰 $73,670/yr

About the role

Job Description POSITION: Secondary Director of Academics REPORTS TO: Principal POSITION TYPE: 11-month START DATE: 26-27 School Year COMPENSATION: Starting at $73,670 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:

Leading, managing, supporting and developing high-caliber leaders on campus, including the Dean(s) of Instruction, Special Education Manager, and Literacy Specialist, through consistent coaching and professional development;

Managing and developing effective instructional systems and long-term strategy with respect to instructional program sustainability;

Ensuring that students receive outstanding instruction in all classrooms by managing the teacher observation and evaluation process, including conducting classroom observations, coaching teachers, and monitoring teacher progress;

Analyzing key sources of data to identify instructional priority areas, investing stakeholders in the instructional strategy, monitoring progress towards identified metrics, and adjusting strategies to ensure continued growth;