3rd Reading Bilingual Teacher (Bilingual-Certified TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Southeast Elementary (26-27)

Job Description

POSITION: Teacher (Bilingual-Certified)

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION TYPE: 10-month

START DATE: 26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION: Starting at $62,500 annually

In a TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT ELIGIBLE COURSE: TIA teachers can earn up to $102,800.
 

*TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT

At YES Prep, we want to retain high-performing teachers in the place where they can have the greatest impact: the classroom. Through our Teacher Pathway, we reward our highest performing teachers with yearly stipends, differentiated development and coaching, and unique opportunities to flex their influence.

YES Prep is also a TEA Teacher Incentive Allotment approved district. Teachers in eligible courses can earn up to an additional $32,000 a year if designated under TIA  based on their performance on our Instructional Excellence Rubric and student growth for 5 years if they remain in the classroom.

This means that based on our teacher salary scale and TIA designation payouts, a TIA designated teacher could earn the following:

• 1 year of experience: $91,800
• 5 years of experience: $96,800
• 10 years of experience: $99,800
• 15 years of experience: $102,800

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:

• Developing rigorous lessons in your specific content area, in 1:1 blended learning environments, in order to reignite your students for college and beyond while bridging gaps for marginalized communities
• Setting ambitious goals with your students and monitoring their progress while encouraging them through frequent and persistent feedback
• Tracking student growth and using data and feedback from coaches to create student growth plans when needed for student achievement concerns
• Building transformable relationships with students and families by providing regular, and consistent, communication with parents via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website
• Creating a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, soc