Director of Elementary Academic Intervention

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.

• 19,500 Students
• 2,300 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.

with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.

• Designing and executing the vision of elementary intervention, including leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive and effective elementary MTSS program;
• Overseeing support for all elementary Interventionists;
• Collaborating with the Elementary Special Populations team to ensure the alignment of student supports that lead to jaw-dropping results, and to develop the vision for and execution of high quality dyslexia supports;
• Collaborating with the Secondary Program Team to align intervention systems and initiatives from PK-12;
• Managing change to improve quality, impact and fidelity of intervention for all students PK-5;
• Providing real-time coaching & professional development to campus leaders in holding RTI meetings, monitoring student progress, and adjusting interventions to ensure that all students receive the appropriate level of support to succeed;

• Collaborating with the Elementary School Culture team to coordinate MTSS for school-based behavioral Responses to Intervention, ensuring students have individualized interventions;
• Collaborating with the Academics team and additional stakeholders to align academic interventions with core content;
• Procuring resources, managing program budgets, and developing curriculum to support with the execution of intervention;
• Supporting the execution of TEA-required intervention services, including summer programming for students who fail STAAR;

• Collaborating with the Home Office Assessment Team to ensure appropriate supports are provided to students in intervention on district assessments;
• Training campus testing coordinators on intervention-related tasks and deadlines for internal and external assessments;

• Reporting RTI data for elementary campuses, including PEIMS coding.
• Collaborating with the Home Office Compliance team to ensure compliance with state and federal law;
• Staying current with best practices and emerging trends in the field of MTSS and incorporate this knowledge into the district's program to serve as the district’s internal resource for MTSS;
• Ensuring that data-driven decision-making is at the forefront of the MTSS program, using data to inform the implementation of effective interventions and supports;
• Overseeing implementation of MTSS compliance software;
• Working with Analytics to update & calibrate RTI reports;

• Overseeing the execution of the elementary Section 504 and Homebound program, ensuring ALL students have support to achieve college readiness;
• Managing the Manager of Elementary 504 and Homebound to set and achieve program goals;

• Fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including teachers, parents, administrators, and community organizations;
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
• 3 years of experience as a classroom teacher
• 3 years of leadership experience in Intervention, MTSS and/or Response to Intervention
• Experience in creating tiered intervention systems for student support
• Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends
• 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

• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• 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

• Direct experience with 504 and/or Homebound services
• Proven history of implementing new or innovative programs with fidelity
• Past experience with instructional coaching and working directly with school leaders
• Experience navigating Skyward, Purple or other intervention-based systems.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once

• 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.

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  Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.

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  Paid Time Off – Employees working 20 hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

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  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.

• 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, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.