Literacy Specialist - YES Prep Northwest Secondary (Immediate Opening)

Description 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. Responsibilities Set clear expectations and standards for excellent literacy instruction in all content areas with the Principal and/or Director of Academics. Ensure that students receive outstanding instruction in reading intervention classes by observing and coaching a cohort of reading intervention teachers. Ensure that Emergent Bilingual (EB), non‑fluent, and dyslexic students receive appropriate accommodations in all classrooms by observing and coaching content teachers and collaborating with instructional leadership. Track progress monitoring of reading intervention teachers and grades of EBs and dyslexic students and use this data to drive coaching. Work with district Instructional Coaches to provide targeted support to first‑ and second‑year teachers. Work with Home Office leadership on system‑wide instructional initiatives. Direct campus EB and dyslexia programs to ensure academic success of these students and maintain compliance with state and federal law. Coordinate and direct testing for special populations, including MAP, R‑CBM benchmarks, Language Assessment System (LAS), TELPAS, and dyslexia screenings throughout the year. Oversee the EB compliance work completed by a campus clerk, registrar, or office coordinator. Ensure that EB and dyslexic students receive all appropriate accommodations on high‑stakes testing, including STAAR and Common Assessments, and assist in applying for accommodations for dyslexic students taking College Board exams. Provide one‑on‑one or small group literacy instruction to dyslexic students needing Level‑2 services (in addition to a regularly scheduled reading intervention class). Provide one‑on‑one or small group interventions in spoken English, writing or handwriting, or additional time in intervention. Assist in planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities to campus teachers and staff at the beginning of the year, as well as selecting professional development days throughout the academic year. Lead in identifying and acquiring appropriate teaching materials, textbooks, and equipment. Teach a recommended number of two periods of reading intervention per day or serve as a Dean of Instruction for a recommended number of four reading intervention teachers. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Must Haves Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution. A Valid Texas Teaching Certificate, with ESL or Bilingual certification. 3 years of literacy teaching in the classroom. 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. Demonstrated ability to work on a team. A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional. Nice to Haves Teaching experience in the classroom related to Literacy (English, ELA, Reading Intervention, Dyslexia teacher, ESL teacher, etc). Master’s Degree in Dyslexia, Education, Reading, Special Education, or a related field. 2 years of teaching direct instruction. Familiarity with assessments central to this role – TELPAS, Language Assessment System (Las Links), and MAP. 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr YES Prep