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

YES Prep Public Schools

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Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job DescriptionPOSITION: Teaching Assistant Special EducationREPORTS TO: Special Education ManagerPOSITION TYPE: 10monthSTART DATE: 2425 School YearCOMPENSATION: $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 bestinclass development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of an equity driven, teamoriented 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 publicschool 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 lifechanging opportunities for over 23,000 students by 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 highquality, collegeforward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choicefilled 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 nonexempt, hourly position; offers commensurate with experience.
Health and Supplemental Insurance
A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in