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Director of Professional Learning

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Teacher development refers to the ongoing process by which educators improve their teaching skills, knowledge, and effectiveness. This can include participating in professional development workshops, pursuing advanced degrees or certifications, collaborating with colleagues, and reflecting on their teaching practices. The goal of teacher development is to enhance student learning outcomes and keep teachers updated with the latest educational research and methodologies. Continuous professional growth helps teachers adapt to changes in curriculum, technology, and student needs.

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To thrive in Teacher Development, a strong background in education, instructional strategies, and adult learning principles is essential, often supported by an advanced degree and teaching certification. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), professional development platforms, and assessment tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and mentoring skills help professionals guide and inspire educators effectively. These competencies are crucial for fostering continuous improvement and ensuring high-quality teaching in educational institutions.

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What is the difference between Teacher Development vs Teacher Trainer?

AspectTeacher DevelopmentTeacher Trainer
CredentialsOften requires teaching certifications, advanced degrees in educationRequires teaching experience, certifications, and training skills
Work EnvironmentIn schools, educational institutions, or online platforms focusing on ongoing teacher growthWorkshops, seminars, or training programs for teachers, often in educational organizations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by schools, districts, and educational bodies to improve teaching qualityHired by training companies, educational organizations, or institutions to deliver teacher training

Teacher Development focuses on enhancing teachers' skills through ongoing professional growth, often within schools or districts. Teacher Trainers specialize in delivering training sessions and workshops to improve teaching practices. While both roles aim to improve education quality, Teacher Development is broader and ongoing, whereas Teacher Trainers focus on specific training delivery.

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Elementary Content Specialist- Mathematics

YES Prep Public Schools

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description
Job Description
POSITION: Elementary Content Specialist- Mathematics
REPORTS TO: Director of STEM Program- Elementary
POSITION TYPE: 12-month
START DATE: Immediate
COMPENSATION $63,967 - $80,831, Home Office Grade 6 (Grant-funded through 2028)
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:
  • 21,000 Students
  • 2,600 Team Members
  • 16 Secondary Campuses
  • 12 Elementary Campuses
  • 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
  • 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
  • 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
  • 85% 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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
YES Prep needs a dynamic Elementary Content Specialist - Math to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.
To put it simply, you will, you will be a member of a team of mathematics leaders who set the vision for Math courses across the system, write curriculum that aligns to that vision, provide exemplary instructional models, and develop teachers and instructional leaders to increase student achievement for all students. Specifically, you will drive achievement for our students in 4th-5th math courses by teaching one class section, creating aligned resources, and supporting teacher development in that course.
THE ROLE
When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:
Exemplary Teaching
  • Modeling effective Mathematics teaching practices on a campus or campuses;
  • Directly and positively impacting Mathematics student achievement;
  • Developing, refining, and sharing best practices and curricular resources through regular application and reflection.

Curriculum and Resource Development
  • Remaining up to date on Mathematics standards, pedagogy, and assessment methodology;
  • Creating and managing creation of aligned, effective instructional resources for designated courses, setting a standard for rigorous and meaningful daily instruction designed to reach all learners, leading to strong system-wide academic results and support implementation of these resources;
  • Working with the Elementary STEM Content Director to build strong vertical alignment across the content team that leads to Mathematics college-readiness;
  • Collaborating with colleagues, including from the special populations team, to ensure that resources for your result in the success of all students.

Assessment Writing and Data Analysis
  • Creating and managing creation of aligned, effective, and valid assessments to monitor progress towards ambitious student achievement goals;
  • Internalizing and utilizing up-to-date student achievement data to drive planning and support; communicating key takeaways and recommendations to teachers and leaders.

Support and Develop Fellow Educators and Leaders
  • Planning, coaching teacher facilitators, and facilitating effective Content Days leading to teacher development and collaboration;
  • Collaborating meaningfully with others, such as Special Education team members, Directors of Program Success, and Director of Multilingual Programs, to ensure instruction and teacher support are aligned;
  • Regularly designing and facilitating professional development sessions for teachers and/or instructional leaders.

  • Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON
We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:
THE MUST HAVES
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
  • A minimum of 2 years of exemplary elementary Mathematics teaching experience
  • A valid Texas Teaching certificate in your content area
  • Knowledge of current Mathematics curricular and assessment strategies
  • 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
  • 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

LANGUAGE MUST HAVES
We are filling 2 vacancies for this position:
  • Position 1: Bilingual English/Spanish required
  • Position 2: English required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Applicants meeting either language requirement are encouraged to apply.
THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS
  • Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values 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

THE NICE TO HAVES
  • At least one year of experience as an instructional leader in an elementary school environment
  • Experience in coaching adults and facilitating professional development

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 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

  • 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.

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.

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