Sped Teaching Assistant - Houston, United States - YES Prep Public Schools

YES Prep Public Schools

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

POSITION:
Teaching Assistant - Special Education

REPORTS TO:
Special Education Manager

POSITION TYPE:10-month

START DATE:24-25 School Year

COMPENSATION:
$15.32-$19.05 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 4Year 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 selfhelp 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;
Provide personal care services for students as needed; 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
Current Educational Aide certification, or a minimum of two years of postsecondary education
Interest in working oneonone with a student with significant needs, including medical needs
Ability to physically assist students with selfhelp, 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 fastpaced and resultsoriented 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 jawdropping 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
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Compensation - **This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; offers commensurate with experience.
- **Health and Supplemental Insurance*