Description
Job Description
POSITION : Behavior Support Specialist
REPORTS TO : Director of Student Support
POSITION TYPE : 10-month
START DATE : 25-26 School Year
COMPENSATION : $54,000 - $67,143
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 :
- 19,300 Students
- 2,200 Team Members
- 15 Secondary Campuses
- 11 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 :
Developing Intervention Support Plans for students on a caseload with behavioral concerns in order to build their behavioral skill capacity and preserve student access to instruction;Delivering evidence-based skill-building and behavior curricula to students referred for behavior concerns while maintaining high levels of behavioral and academic expectations for those students;Providing direct behavior support to students on caseload, using a variety of methods, skills, and tools to provide this support;Providing in-classroom behavior support to students on caseload;Collaboration with campus stakeholders to regularly collect and analyze student behavioral data through Functional Behavior Assessments, classroom observation, data systems review, and teacher and staff feedback;Facilitating multi-disciplinary student case reviews to ensure fidelity in the implementation of Intervention Support Plans;Participating in the Case Management System campus process;Conducting ongoing campus professional development on the topics of best practices in behavior support, interventions, and classroom behavior management;Additional duties as assigned.THE PERSON
We seek staff with a multitude of 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 :
THE MUST HAVES
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institutionAt least one year of teaching experience with an outstanding record of instruction and student achievement or relevant experience working in a school settingExperience working with students who experience significant behavioral challengesExperience developing and implementing behavior support plans for students with behavioral concernsKnowledge of current best practice methods and techniques for working with students with significant behavioral challengesWillingness to develop competency in the utilization of YES Prep technology and programs, including PURPLE, Tableau, ESP, Hero, etc.Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public SchoolsOpenness to giving and receiving frequent feedbackAbility to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceAbility to be flexible and adjust according to campus needsAbility to maintain emotional control under stressStrict adherence to organization confidentiality and compliance expectationsDemonstrated ability to work on a teamTHE NICE TO HAVES
Bachelor's Degree in a social science fieldTexas Certification in Special Education (Generic)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 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 an exempt, salaried 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 spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.Retirement Plans - Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.Paid Time Off - Employees working 20 hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.P aid 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.Award Winning Culture - The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston's Best Place to work in 2018 and 2019. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and 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.
Salary : $54,000 - $67,143
