Instructional Coach

ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:Committing, aligning, and positively promoting the vision and mission of YES Prep and the Teaching Excellence program to Team Members, teachers, and other stakeholders.Serving as an exemplary Instructional Leader by building content knowledge and expertise in the following: YP Instructional Strategy, YP Curricular Resources and Curriculum.Exhibiting professional behaviors that model expectations for Team and teachers enrolled in Teaching Excellence.Traveling daily to YP Campuses assigned to support.Working in the field (on campuses) 75% of the work week.Teacher DevelopmentCoaching and developing a cohort of novice, teachers by executing effective Instructional Leader coaching practices of a specific school level.Conducting in person observations of novice teachers and provide developmentally appropriate feedback.Conducting a variety of coaching opportunities that accelerate teacher growth and positively impact student achievement.Aligning coaching practices to the YES Prep Instructional strategy coaching practices.Buildingexpertise and content knowledge related to corresponding school level curricular resources.Developing teacher content knowledge and expertise of YES Prep Curricular Resources that accelerate the teacher’s development as a content expert of his/her designated course(s).Creating and tailoring teacher coaching packages that support the development and accelerated growth of each teacher within IC assigned cohorts.Teacher Certification ComplianceSupporting teachers through meeting certification deadlines and course work through meetings, reminders, and action plans that yield teacher completion of certification tasks.Collaborating with Certification Coordinators consistently to identify teacher specific certification updates for teacher within assigned cohort.Articulating accurate information, deadlines, timelines, program logistics, and program coursework to teachers, campus leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure teachers are meeting certification benchmarks and timelines.Reviewing and providing feedback to teachers about pre-service requirements and programming coursework.Tracking and monitoring teacher progress of completion of certification required coursework.Supporting teachers with task and time management of certification requirements.Supporting teachers directly with Content Exam Test Prep and strategies to increase successful pass rates for all required tests.Professional LearningWriting and facilitating professional learning sessions to build novice teacher foundational skills and areas of development.Collaborating with Team Members, working groups, and external district partners to align Teaching Excellence ACP Professional Learning opportunities with those of district initiatives, priorities, and focus areas.Facilitating professional learning opportunities led by district external partners.Participating in district professional learning opportunities that accelerate skill and content knowledge of Instructional Leaders.Develop personal expertise and content knowledge around district professional learning focus areas and priorities.Delivering on campus professional learning opportunities in alignment with Teaching Excellence ACP programming opportunities.Facilitating professional learning experiences during the summer (Induction) and throughout the school year (Teacher Development Saturdays).District Cross CollaborationBuilding strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Meeting consistently with campus admin to align on campus priorities and support for teachers enrolled in Teaching Excellence ACP.Collaborating with campus leadership consistently to develop coaching packages and determining appropriate supports for teachers enrolled in Teaching Excellence ACP.Supporting campuses with additional requests or areas of support in ways that yield accelerated teacher growth and improved student achievement.Additional duties as assigned.THE PERSONWe 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 HAVESBachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institutionMinimum 3 years of exemplary elementary teaching experience, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with diverse studentsA valid Texas Teaching Certificate or equivalent in specific certification areaAbility to work outside normal hours and weekends (minimum 1 Saturday a month)Ability to work elementary school hoursDemonstrated knowledge of6-12thGrade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Deep knowledge and experience in elementary specific: Instructional planning and delivery strategiesClassroom management strategiesAssessment driven instructionEffective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building strong relationships.Demonstrated strength in time and task management.Demonstrated teacher leadership.Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public SchoolsOpenness to giving and receiving frequent feedbackDemonstrated ability to work on a teamAbility to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceAbility to maintain emotional control under stressTHE MUST HAVE BELIEFS Belief in and commitment to the of YES Prep Public SchoolsDesire to disrupt systemic status quos in educationWillingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quosPassion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping resultsConviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growthNICE TO HAVESExperience with teacher supervision (as a department head, mentor, or coach)Strong knowledge of contributing factors that lead to an effective novice teacher developmentExperience teaching or implementing YES Prep Curricular ResourcesStrong content knowledge insecondary Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies state assessed coursesExperience designing and facilitating professional learning experiences for adult learners.Experience supporting diverse learners in a variety of settings.Master’s DegreeTHE PERKS – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience. Health and Supplemental Insurance– A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, 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 spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.Paid Time Off– Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the .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 out 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. – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won theand were a 2016 finalist as well. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood