Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States YES Prep Public Schools Full time

**POSITION**:Teaching Assistant - Southside Elementary (24-25)

**REPORTS TO**:Principal

**POSITION TYPE**:10-month

**START DATE**:24-25 School Year

**COMPENSATION**:$15.02-$18.68 per hour

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 an equity driven, team-oriented culture.

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

- 18,650 Students
- 2,100+ Team Members
- 15 Secondary Campuses
- 9 Elementary Campuses
- 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
- 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
- 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
- 88% 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 exciting work and responsibilities will include:

- Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with the supervision of students in all instructional settings;
- Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling, and positively reinforcing desired behaviors;
- Maintaining data as identified by teacher(s), students’ IEP goals, and/or Behavior Intervention Plans;
- Assisting in tailoring lessons to meet an individual student’s needs;
- Supporting Special Education and General Education teacher(s) with lesson plans by practicing and reinforcing learning concepts;
- Assisting students in performing self-help and academic skills;
- Assisting with administration and scoring of tests and work assignments;
- Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with implementation of accommodations and/or modifications;
- Adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials to support and reinforce classroom objectives;
- Monitoring students during transition times throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom; and
- Additional duties as assigned.

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

- MUST HAVES
- High School Diploma
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience
- Interest in working one-on-one with a student with significant needs, including medical needs
- Ability to physically assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral skills
- 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 MUST HAVE BELIEFS
- Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value 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 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

**THE PERKS**
- ** Compensation - **This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; 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. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full sp

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