Secondary Dean of Students - YES Prep Gulfton Secondary (Immediate Opening)

Job Description

POSITION: Dean of Students

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support 

POSITION TYPE: 11-month

START DATE: 26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION: Starting at $65,264 annually

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:

·          21,650 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 ROLE
When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:

• Collect, maintain, and analyze student data to assess progress, identify trends, and drive strategic planning and continuous improvement of campus systems. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal policies related to student achievement, behavior systems, and student support plans.
• Manage, coach, and develop Grade Level Chairs and other campus stakeholders through regular coaching, performance feedback, and individualized growth plans. Model effective leadership to build their capacity, strengthen execution, and sustain positive outcomes.
• Manage student discipline referrals by investigating, responding, and resolving cases promptly in alignment with policy, restorative practices, and accurate documentation to strengthen school culture.
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems that support Tier 1 through Tier 3 interventions addressing academic, behavioral, and social emotional needs. Lead teams in the implementation and monitoring of MTSS frameworks to ensure consistent and effective intervention practices.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners to support campus needs and student success. Communicate clearly and provide targeted resources that support student wellness inside and outside the classroom.
• Serve as a liaison between Grade Level Chairs, campus leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and shared ownership of priorities. Collaborate with campus teams to ensure targeted support reinforces school values, culture, and expectations.
• Support the development, execution, and sustainability of the campus culture vision by aligning systems and initiatives to campus priorities. Manage and evaluate programs that promote academic achievement, strengthen social emotional wellness, and foster a positive school culture.
• 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:

MUST HAVES

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• At least 3 years as a Teacher of Record or in a student-facing leadership or program role
• At least 2 years serving as a Grade Level Chair or equivalent role
• Experience in coaching or leading adults
• 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
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
• Ability to analyze data and craft proposals that support students
• Engage in difficult conversations
• Demonstrates skills in conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team and collaborate cross-functionally
• A dedication to learn, grow and develop as a professional

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
• At least 3+ years serving as a Grade Level Chair or equivalent role
  
  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 jaw-dropping 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 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 or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, 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 an optional 457b Retirement Plan.

·          Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 12 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

Please note, part-time hourly employees (working fewer than 40 hours/week) do not receive pay during system closures. Additionally, 10- and 11-month hourly employees do not receive pay during the months in which they are not working.

·          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 the2012 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.