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Job Goal: Provide professional development and services, develop products, and participate in special project activities in the areas accountability, turnaround services, leadership and migrant education program to support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals. Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification Texas Educator Certificate Experience 1. Three years of experience in leadership position(s) 2. Three years in teaching experience 3. Experience developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of rules, policies, and procedures related to state and federal requirements 2. Knowledge of principal/leadership practices and requirements 3. Exemplary written and oral communication skills 4. Knowledge of basic technology tools (Microsoft suite) Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience in bilingual/ESL or migrant education 2. Principal Certificate or equivalent 3. Bilingual Certification 4. ESL Certification 5. AEL Certification 6. T-TESS Certification Major Responsibilities: 1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development. 2. Collaborate with the Migrant team to support Region 4 districts and charters. 3. Develop products to support instruction and programming. 4. Provide technical assistance and customized services. 5. Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the areas of responsibility 6. Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies, and other customer-based projects. 7. Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts. 8. Participate in developing communication networks with Region 4 customer district personnel. 9. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. 10. Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility. 11. Fulfill all Migrant grant and Bilingual /ESL state program requirements, as assigned. 12. Coordinate grants or contracted services between the ESC and local LEAs and the Texas Education Agency (TEA). 13. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position. Supervision/Personnel Management None Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

Job Goal: Plan, implement, and evaluate the activities of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department in support of the ESC’s mission and strategies Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification Texas teaching certificate or related appropriate certificate/licensure Experience 1. Three years’ experience of campus administration, district central office, and/or experience at Region 4 2. Five years teaching experience 3. Experience developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of best practices in technology integration, copy editing, digital instructional design including synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, and both print and digital publishing modalities and management 2. Skill in short and long-term planning, project management, tracking progress, analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, and adult learning design, including the strategic delivery and measurement of training impact 3. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain morale, set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers, demonstrate initiative and persistence, set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance; act with a purpose that impacts and positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others; develop others through coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance 4. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external local, state and national partners that promote the building of professional learning networks and systems that support educators in re-engineering practices for digital learning and successful edtech integration Preferred Qualifications: 1. Doctoral degree 2. Mid-management or Supervisory Certificate Major Responsibilities: 1. Supervise and lead all activities of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department. 2. Provide visionary leadership to promote innovation and provide inspiration, support and direction to multi-functional department teams. 3. Ensure the functionality of the organizational product/project pipeline workflow to allow for efficiency of allocated time and resources so that products are developed on time and within projected specs. 4. Collaborate with other directors to communicate product/project status and collect feedback utilizing metrics from project management software; solicit stakeholder feedback regarding current/perceived barriers and engage in problem solving to identify and implement solutions. 5. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of programs supervised and make recommendations for program revisions as indicated by analysis of collected data. 6. Direct the design and delivery of products and professional development related to the department, including the scheduling of professional development/coaching, and the production of projects, products and services. 7. Coordinate the effective communication of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department activities with both internal and external customers 8. Facilitate collaborative efforts with other departments within the Center. 9. Lead programs and initiatives with the Texas Education Agency as appropriate to ensure compliance with statewide initiatives. 10. Maintain documentation of department activities to meet all internal programmatic and fiscal requirements and all requirements imposed by the Texas Education Agency. 11. Recommend budgets to the Deputy Executive Director of Instructional Services. 12. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position. Supervision/Personnel Management Supervise all Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions personnel, including completing evaluations and conducting staff training. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

Job Goal: Provide professional development, technical assistance and support services, and participate in special project activities in the areas of school health and safety that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals. Qualifications: Education 1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in safety/emergency management, risk management or related field preferred. Experience 1. Minimum of three years’ experience in the fields of safety and emergency management teams/programs, security and communication systems. 2. Experience in developing and presenting professional development sessions. Preferred Experience 1. K-12 campus-based safety and emergency management experience. Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of Incident Command and Unified Command procedures. 2. Knowledge of safety codes, policies and guidelines. 3. Skill in interpreting law, policy, and procedures in the area of school safety. 4. Skill in performing school safety audits. 5. Knowledge of security and fire systems and their applications. 6. Knowledge of two-way communication and communication devices. 7. Skill in using computers, software applications, databases and automated systems to accomplish work. 8. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. 9. Skill in working in collaborative team-based environments. 10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Major Responsibilities: 1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development sessions. 2. Provide technical assistance and customized services to Region 4 customers. 3. Develop product solutions to support school health and safety. 4. Maintain knowledge and skills in the area of school safety by engaging in ongoing professional development. 5. Remain informed of any changes in state and federal rules, regulations and policies related to school safety and health. 6. Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional development and services in the area of school safety and health. 7. Conduct ongoing needs assessments and services for Region 4 customers. 8. Develop communication networks between Region 4 and customer personnel. 9. Serve as liaison between the Texas School Safety Center, Texas Education Agency and other national/federal/state/local agencies to build and enhance community partners in support of school safety and health. 10. Collaborate with the Region 4 Safe and Healthy Schools Committee to ensure coordination and alignment of services in support of the vision that every child is safe, healthy, and connected. 11. Assist in planning and developing special project activities. 12. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal or state grants that fund this position.

JOB TITLE:    Child Nutrition Manager - Houston   ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity   KIPP Texas is seeking an experienced Child Nutrition Manager to oversee the Child Nutrition program operations in our Houston schools. The Child Nutrition Regional Manager reports to the KIPP Texas Child Nutrition Director. This position oversees the work of the Child Nutrition team in Houston and actively collaborates on and supports our state-wide initiatives. The Child Nutrition Regional Manager is responsible for maintaining full compliance with all State and Federal regulations, managing a healthy FSMC relationship, handling the regional budget, maintaining accurate Child Nutrition data and records while upholding the highest professional customer service standards.  The role is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated, collaborative, results-driven and service minded leader with a passion for fighting to close the achievement gap in Texas.     Key Responsibilities   Leadership Collaborate with the Child Nutrition Director, the Child Nutrition Regional Managers in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio and others to provide input and strategic thinking for the structure, direction, and vision of the Child Nutrition program. Develop and mentor the Child Nutrition key personnel to support them to implement the Child Nutrition vision and operate with excellence every day. Through impact and influence, work closely with School Leaders and school-based operations leaders to maximize the potential of our Child Nutrition program. Establish and collaborate with direct reports to establish department goals and objectives which align to the KIPP Texas Child Nutrition Mission and operational goals. Manage annual personnel performance review process.   Operations oversight and performance Ensure the day-to-day operations of serving breakfast, lunch and supper across Houston are executed reliably and with a high level of service. Schedule and conduct site visits to facilitate communications and to inspect quality of services. Implement operational process improvements and policies which support compliance, standardize and drive efficiencies, and improve the quality of food we serve and our service to both to internal clients and our children and families.   Provide direct reports with leadership training, professional development opportunities, sharing of best practices, team building, standard policies, procedures, and best practices. Monitor department KPIs and accountability systems to drive performance and measure success for program goals. Support in introducing and training staff on new technologies which improve service, lowers costs, and drives efficiencies. Ensures operations procedures for food production and service are efficient and effective.   Financial performance and oversight Oversee the Houston Child Nutrition budget. Track performance against budget on a monthly basis, and KPIs against targets weekly. Maintain strong vendor relationships and manage contract and service agreements. Ensures all invoicing from FSMC are accurate and sent in a timely manner. Audits all counting and claiming activities for Houston’s Child Nutrition Program. Submits Federal reimbursement information for Houston in a timely manner.   Skills and Qualifications   Experience and Background 3+ years of professional work experience in a senior food and hospitality-related role leadership role. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.  Experience in school-based Child Nutrition a strong plus Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and fast-growing organization a strong plus Must have demonstrated experience in leading, motivating, growing, and developing high performing teams which deliver results Experience using data to problem solve Must be able to adopt new technology quickly and be very proficient with Microsoft and other productivity tools (BlueJeans, Slack, Google Drive)   Personal Values and Leadership Style  Unquestioned integrity, passion, and commitment to KIPP Texas’s mission, the families we serve, and the work Unquestioned belief that all children will learn and that education is for all Must be a team player, working both collaboratively and independently Must be highly organized and resourceful Must be able to drive results with a sense of urgency Must be solutions oriented with a growth mindset Must be able to make decisions with imperfect information Must be a strong planner with the ability to be flexible when plans need to pivot and change Must have a sense of humor and genuinely show appreciation     Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Job Goal: Manage Initiative 1: General Early Childhood Support of the Regional Early Childhood Education Support Specialist (RECESS) grant and complete required grant activities. Qualifications: Education Bachelor’s degree Certification/Licensure Valid Texas Teacher Certificate to include early childhood education Experience 1. Four years teaching in early childhood (birth-2nd grade) 2. Three years in district/campus supervisory role 3. Experience in instructional coaching 4. Experience in collaborating with community partners 5. Experience in grant management 6. Experience in developing and presenting professional development 7. Experience in working with the Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Broad-based knowledge of early childhood education, pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching 2. Ability to problem-solve and plan strategically for large-scale projects 3. Exemplary written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications 1. Master’s degree with at least 15 hours of early childhood-related coursework Major Responsibilities: 1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development. 2. Provide coaching support. 3. Develop parent resource guides. 4. Develop strategic plan aligned to needs-assessment results. 5. Increase parents’ access to research-based parenting programs. 6. Provide assessment support. 7. Provide support in implementing resources and tools. 8. Participate in developing communication networks between Region 4 and LEAs and early learning centers. 9. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. 10. Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility. 11. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal/state grant that funds this position. Supervision/Personnel Management None Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

Job Goal: Manage Initiative 2: Improving Teacher-Student Interactions of the Regional Early Childhood Education Support Specialist (RECESS) grant and complete required grant activities. Qualifications: Education Bachelor’s degree Certification/Licensure Valid Texas Teacher Certificate to include early childhood education Experience 1. Four years teaching in early childhood (birth-2nd grade) 2. Three years in district/campus supervisory role 3. Experience in instructional coaching 4. Experience in collaborating with community partners 5. Experience in grant management 6. Experience in working with a teacher-student interaction tool 7. Experience in developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Broad-based knowledge of early childhood education, pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching 2. Ability to problem-solve and plan strategically for large-scale projects 3. Exemplary written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications 1. Master’s degree with at least 15 hours of early childhood-related coursework Major Responsibilities: 1. Manage pilot of a research-based teacher-student interaction assessment tool with the goal of creating positive teacher-student interactions to support child outcomes. 2. Create a process to document all aspects of the pilot using relevant data. 3. Provide coaching support. 4. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development. 5. Develop strategic plans aligned to needs-assessment results. 6. Provide support to program coaches. 7. Provide support on the implementation of the assessment tool. 8. Participate in developing communication networks between Region 4 and LEAs. 9. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. 10. Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility. 11. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal/state grant that funds this position. 12. Create a sustainability plan to continue or expand the pilot program. Supervision/Personnel Management Provide program support and activity management to coaches funded by RECESS project grant to ensure program deliverables are met. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

Job Goal: Use the data from a research-based teacher-student interaction assessment tool to increase the quality in prekindergarten programs through coaching prekindergarten teachers. Qualifications: Education Bachelor’s degree Certification/Licensure Valid Texas Teacher Certificate Experience 1. Four years teaching in early childhood (birth-2nd grade) 2. Experience in instructional coaching 3. Experience in developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Broad-based knowledge of early childhood education, pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching 2. Ability to problem-solve and plan strategically 3. Exemplary written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications 1. Master’s degree with at least 15 hours of early childhood-related coursework 2. Experience in working with a teacher-student interaction tool Major Responsibilities: 1. Create and implement action plans for prekindergarten teachers based on assessment data 2. Use an assessment/training/coaching cycle as the basis for improving interactions between teachers and students 3. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development. 4. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. 5. Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility 6. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal/state grant that funds this position. 7. Create a sustainability plan to continue or expand the pilot program Supervision/Personnel Management None Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

Job Goal: Provide professional development and services, develop products, and participate in special project activities in the area(s) of deaf education that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals. Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification/Licensure 1. Texas Educator Certificate or professional license/certificate in related field 2. Certificate in Special Education with Deaf Education endorsement Experience 1. Three years district and/or campus level leadership positions related to programming for students who are deaf/hard of hearing 2. Five years of experience working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing 3. Experience developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Broad-based knowledge in rules and regulations related to special education 2. Exemplary written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Mid-management, Supervisory Certificate or equivalent Major Responsibilities: 1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development on a variety of topics to meet the needs of various stakeholders who educate students who are deaf or hard of hearing 2. Provide technical assistance and customized services. 3. Develop products to support instruction and programming. 4. Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of responsibility. 5. Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts. 6. Participate in developing communication networks between Region 4 customer district personnel. 7. Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies, and other customer-based projects. 8. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. 9. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position. 10. Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility. 11. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position. Supervision/Personnel Management None Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

POSITION:   Special Projects Coordinator & Events Manager to the Chief of Staff REPORTS TO:   Chief of Staff START DATE:   June 2019 LOCATION:   Houston, Texas THE CHALLENGE Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,   YES Prep   provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like   Eddie Zapata   are earning their college degrees at   five   times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s   18 campuses   serves 6th-12th graders like   Monique Bowie .   Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities. As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000). THE OPPORTUNITY YES Prep needs a dynamic Special Projects Coordinator & Events Manager, 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. To put it simply, you will plan and execute systemwide events and work directly with the Chief of Staff to support organizational strategy, initiatives, and culture. THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include: EVENT PLANNING:   25% of your time – your most front-facing, no-fail work Leading the planning, organizing, and execution of two annual systemwide events; Managing event committees, scheduling meetings, driving agendas, developing and monitoring project plans and deadlines for all stakeholders; Working in close partnership with the Chief of Staff and CEO to ensure organizational alignment for events; Submitting RFPs and performing site visits, providing recommendations to executive leadership team; Negotiating and managing contracts with a variety of vendors and arranging for all related services including venue, audio-visual, transportation, entertainment, etc.; Developing and managing event budgets to ensure revenue and expenses are kept within established boundaries; SPECIAL PROJECTS:   50% of your time – where you will be coached, pushed, and grown Proactively exploring and devising solutions to complex system-wide gaps in alignment with organizational priorities, with a laser focus on equity; Conducting research, analyzing and interpreting information, problems and proposals to ensure accurate and relevant information is provided to the Chief of Staff and executive team for consideration; Working directly with the Chief of Staff to support organizational strategy, initiatives, and culture; EXECUTIVE & TEAM MANAGEMENT:   25% of your time – where you will have opportunities to push me and engage critically with an incredibly talented squad Creating and managing efficient and effective systems for management of Office of the CEO team that maximize fiscal stewardship, accountability, productivity and collaboration Planning, coordinating, and participating in leadership and project-specific meetings; capturing key information and next steps, providing strategic advice, and conducting follow-up correspondence; Performing additional duties as assigned. A FEW NOTES FROM   THE HIRING MANAGER : I will be screening the applications daily with the person who currently holds the role (who has been incredible and is taking next steps in her career with a different team in the organization), so early birds may get the worm   I love educational equity, music (Gaga, Bey H.E.R., etc.), documentaries on human choices (Fyre Festival, Losers, etc.), sports, and WINNING. I want someone who loves experiencing success and isn’t intimidated by what it takes to arrive at the destination. The opportunity will start in June, and you will overlap for a week with the person in the role now as part of the onboarding. The application will close no later than 4/22/19 and prior to that date if there is a high volume of competitive candidates. THE PERSON We seek staff with diverse 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 institution (preferred) Minimum 3 years working experience Direct work in cross-functional project management, conference planning, or special events Systems and process-oriented problem solvers Able to toggle between leader and team player in pursuit of jaw-dropping results Resourceful, equity-driven, and will believe those with the least deserve the most Able to crack a joke or create appropriate levity through stress Invested in an iron sharpens iron relationship with their manager and teammates Contract negotiations with hotels and vendors Demonstrated excellence with verbal and written communication skills Availability to work evenings and/or weekend Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice, with little to no direction Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep THE PERKS Compensation –   This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience. Competitive candidates will be offered between $50,000 and $55,000. Health and Supplemental Insurance   –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc. Retirement Plans   – Participation in   Teacher Retirement System of Texas   and a   457 Retirement Plan Paid Time Off   – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our   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 up to 12 weeks of full paid leave Professional Development   - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our   Commit to Five   program. 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. We won the   2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education   and were a 2016 finalist as well. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. 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. THE NEXT STEPS If this sounds like your just right job, please apply   here . If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at   [email protected] .

POSITION:  Director of Government Grants – YES Prep System Office REPORTS TO:  Managing Director of Federal & State Compliance & Grants START DATE:  Immediate LOCATION : Houston, Texas THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic and diverse Director of Government Grants t  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.  THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work will include: Developing and leading a multi-million-dollar government grant fundraising campaign in alignment with and advancement of YES Prep’s strategic plan, pursuing local, state, and federal awards; Managing all government grant pre-award tasks, including prospect research, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and narrative and budget development and submission; Managing all government grant post-award tasks, including compliance and monitoring, data collection, and evaluation and reporting; Developing and maintaining government grant award internal controls and resources (e.g., templates, forms, policies, guidelines, and handbooks) to ensure accountability and compliance; Advising and collaborating with campus and district-level staff on the successful implementation of grant-funded programs/projects; Researching, recommending, and implementing government grants best practices; Leading professional development for staff on government grants management; Serving as a  liaison between YES Prep and government grantmaking departments at the City of Houston, Region IV ESC, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Department of Education on grant-related matters; and Additional duties as assigned. THE PERSON We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas to meet the needs of our growing body of students. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees:   passion   for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. THE MUST HAVES Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution Minimum five years of experience  writing and managing both formula and competitive government grants for public and/or charter schools Extensive knowledge of both state and federal grant award rules and regulations Exceptional writing and project management skills Experience with program/project budgeting and the ability to read and assess financial documents Proven track record of data analysis to solve problems and drive improvement Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and learn and utilize technological skills Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback Demonstrated ability to work on a team Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once Ability to maintain emotional control under stress Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty, including evenings and weekends THE TEAM As the  Director of Government Grants , you will join a  warm and welcoming  Federal & State Compliance & Grants team  at the  Home Office . YES Prep teams understand they are setting the example for how their students experience their YES Prep education and want to make sure it feels like a second home to them. Teams are obsessed with improving themselves because they know that living the  core values   translates directly into stronger results and college access for all students. THE PERKS  Compensation  – This position is an exempt, salaried position that is grant funded; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Competitive candidates will earn between $68,907 - $89,580. Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. 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. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. 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.  THE NEXT STEPS   If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here . If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] . 

ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity The Human Resources Payroll and Data Analyst is responsible for various operational functions to support the Human Resources and Payroll teams.   Key Responsibilities Provide data reporting for regularly scheduled data projects for Human Resources and Payroll.  Examples include:  PEIMS reporting, HR reports to the KIPP Foundation, E-Grants, and the like. Fulfill ad hoc data requests for HR and Payroll. Manage and monitor ADP data connections. Build, maintain, and periodically report on HR and Payroll dashboards. Manage on-line learning in Cornerstone on Demand. Manage the compensation procedures as established, including processing salary increase requests, grading new jobs, and the like. Provide compensation reports and analysis. Maintaining and managing the job description bank.   Manage Human Resources and Payroll projects, as needed. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution 3-5 years experience working in a Human Resources and/or Compensation fields Experience working in an educational setting preferred •     Strong experience working with HRIS and payroll systems Ability to manage large amounts of data Experience collaborating with team members Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities  Proven written and verbal communication skills  Strong organizational and project management skills Possession of a compassionate and loving attitude toward all children   Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

JOB TITLE: Procurement Systems Specialist   ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity   The primary purpose of this position is to assist with procurement of goods and services to meet the needs of KIPP Texas, Inc. dba KIPP Texas Public Schools. Under general supervision, the Procurement Systems Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the configuration and maintenance of our procurement systems used to procure materials, services, and supplies. The Procurement Systems Specialist will help to solve system-processing issues, stay current on software and hardware advancements and updates, and assisting end-users, as needed, to utilize the system compliantly. This position will be primarily responsible for the administration of the statewide electronic procurement system (Jaggaer/SciQuest platform).    Key Responsibilities   The Procurement Systems Specialist will: 1.    Assist with procurement of products and services Assist end users with proactively identifying needs and obtaining resources Prepare and maintain procurement documentation Create and disseminate procurement reports 2.    Help to improve the effectiveness of the KIPP purchasing process via KIPPeMart, KIPP’s electronic procurement software system Administer the KIPPeMart platform Be a subject matter resource for statewide users Be a system liaison for suppliers and internal departments Provide feedback on procurement processes as it relates to systematic compliance with Board Policy, State and Federal procurement laws 3.    Manage contract documentation via the electronic procurement system 4.    Perform other job-related duties as assigned   Skills and Qualifications Education and Knowledge: Bachelor’s preferred, plus minimum of 2 years experience working in a relevant capacity Strong working knowledge of the Jaggaer/SciQuest procurement platform Purchasing certifications a plus; Certified Texas Purchaser's (CTP), Certified Texas Procurement Manager's (CTPM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), etc. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite Skills : Strong working knowledge of the Jaggaer/SciQuest procurement platform Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative Proven written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to work with a wide-range of people and personalities Must be flexible and have the ability to work in a constantly changing environment Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to work well under pressure with a proven record of meeting deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines   Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

JOB TITLE: Contract Administration Specialist   ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity   The primary purpose of this position is to assist with reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts including amendments, extensions, versioning and archives to meet the needs of KIPP Texas, Inc. dba KIPP Texas Public Schools. Under general supervision, the Contract Administration Specialist is responsible for reviewing and creating contracts that reduce liability, include advantageous terms and conditions and create the best value for KIPP Texas, Inc.  The Contract Administration Specialist will help to create a systematic method for requesting contract reviews, help communicate the difference between an MOU, Contract or Lease and work with Procurement to ensure contracts are compliant.   Key Responsibilities   The Contract Administration Specialist will: Prepare contracts and agreements for products and services Review and assist with negotiating contract terms, conditions and pricing Create standardized language for new KIPP Texas, Inc. contracts Prepare and maintain contract versioning and archives via the electronic procurement system Create and disseminate reports as needed Perform other job-related duties as assigned   Skills and Qualifications   Education and Knowledge: ·                 Bachelor’s preferred, plus minimum of 2 years experience working in a relevant capacity Skills: ·                 Strong understanding of contract terms, state and Federal contract laws ·               Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative ·               Proven written and verbal communication skills ·               Excellent interpersonal skills ·               Ability to work with a wide-range of people and personalities ·               Must be flexible and have the ability to work in a constantly changing environment ·               Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy ·               Strong organizational and planning skills ·                 Ability to work well under pressure and to multi-task, with a proven record of meeting deadlines ·                 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) ·               Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines   Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.     ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity The Regional Lead, DDI & Achievement is responsible for ensuring regions take a strategic approach to reaching its academic goals by engaging with regional and school leaders in professional dialogue about best practices in order to improve and accelerate student achievement through quality curriculum and instruction. They will consistently demonstrate their experience in the data-driven instruction, data analysis, progress monitoring, and curriculum and instruction to improve student results.  Data Driven Instruction |  Ensure teachers, school leaders, and regional leaders have knowledge and skills to effectively implement data driven best practices through professional development and coaching. Data Analysis |  Responsible for analyzing data at student-level, teacher-level, school-level and regional-level to identify strengths and opportunities and make bold recommendations based on data. School Metrics and Progress Monitoring |  Create, monitor and improve progress monitoring systems in place for school and regional level so that each school and region is set on a path to achieve 2020 goals and beyond. School Improvement |  Co-craft school improvement plans that details support, resources, and turnaround metrics and makes strong recommendations based on research-based best practices in school improvement, teacher quality, curriculum, and instruction.    Key Responsibilities The Regional Lead, DDI & Achievement responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following: Responsible for achieving ambitious goals aligned to effective execution of KIPP TX Assessment and Achievement priorities, including the following: Lead effective execution of regional progress monitoring systems, particularly as it relates to Academic Progress Monitoring meetings Lead effective execution of data-driven instruction practices, particularly as it relates to Academic Progress Monitoring meetings Work closely with key members of regional teams (Deputy Chief of Academics, Superintendents, School Management, and Academics team members) and state teams (State Academics Team) Lead regional professional learning aligned to KIPP TX Assessment and Achievement priorities Supervise monitoring of regional academic data and provide reports, analysis, and insights for key stakeholders to ensure region and schools are on track to achieving EOY and 2020 targets Lead dissemination of regional data headlines and insights (regional Data Connection, bi-weekly) Train school leaders and other stakeholders on how to analyze data, use data to identify gaps and challenges, and how to effectively present data reports to their staff to ensure the school meets its academic outcomes. Co-craft school improvement plans for each Focus Schools that details support, resources and the turn-around metrics. Advises Data Team on which data to be collected and how often to ensure an effective school turnaround Advises the CAO and Heads of Schools-Academics regarding all matters pertaining to school performance which require consideration and/or action. Supervise and coordinate all aspects of national, state and local assessments. Progress monitor the region’s academic goals and provide bi-weekly updates using data and other measures Develop systems for identifying, intervening and closing the gap on students who are below grade level Support regional teaching and learning Team to conduct high-quality data analysis to drive strategic curriculum adjustments Regions and schools are implementing effective data-driven instruction practices (Daily Data Dive, Looking at Student Work, Looking at Selected Response) Regions and schools are implementing effective progress monitoring systems (Data Dives, regional APMs, school-based APM) driven through guidance of Deputy COAs and Regional Superintendents Regions and schools are driving towards rigorous, multi-year targets (2024, 2020) and next-year targets (18-19) for MAP, STAAR, ACT, as well as meeting baseline metrics for a healthy school Regions and schools are implementing state assessment strategy with fidelity   Skills and Qualifications Data Analysis and Expertise Demonstrates ability to analyze a data set and communicate a story that articulates strengths, opportunities, and areas to probe. Deep understanding in foundational statistics to enhance ability to interpret data Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)   Leadership skills Motivates, inspires, and moves other adults to action to achieve ambitious goal Skilled at re-envisioning, building, and managing a team, especially in a time of growth and change; excellent at identifying talent and taking advantage of each person’s skills and contribution to team effort Builds and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups Moves groups to consensus and resolves conflicts. Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to region personnel, students, families, communities, and/or advocacy groups Establishes clear expectations, deliverables and deadlines Sets clear agendas and facilitates effective meetings Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff from different cultural backgrounds and skill sets   Problem Solving and Systems Thinking Understands how various systems / departments interact to achieve the long term goal Makes decisions using data and technology Takes initiative to solve problems and create stakeholder buy-in Identifies and prioritizes mission critical issues with alignment of people, time and resources Offer innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems. Exhibits strong focus on goals and results. Sets clear metrics for success Removes barriers or obstacles that make it difficult for principals to achieve their goals and ensures that school leaders have the resources they need to succeed Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal, and ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.   Communication, Interpersonal and Team Skills Builds and maintains strong relationships Works successfully alone or on a team Coaches, coordinates, and leads teams Strong verbal and written communication skills; tailors message for the audience, context, and mode of communication Actively listens to others and able to effectively interpret others’ motivations and perceptions. Builds consensus and resolves conflicts; exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations Skillfully navigates existing political structures/systems Is flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to meet outcomes   Empathy and Commitment to Cause Deep understanding of the urban school system environment and commitment to improving student achievement Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels Demonstrates cultural competence and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing urban families Advises Data Team on which data to be collected and how often to ensure an effective school turnaround Advises the CAO and Heads of Schools-Academics regarding all matters pertaining to school performance which require consideration and/or action. Supervise and coordinate all aspects of national, state and local assessments. Progress monitor the region’s academic goals and provide bi-weekly updates using data and other measures Develop systems for identifying, intervening and closing the gap on students who are below grade level Support regional teaching and learning Team to conduct high-quality data analysis to drive strategic curriculum adjustments Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students.  We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

JOB TITLE:  Blended Learning Instructional Coach, Math   ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity   KIPP Texas-Houston has been awarded a ground-breaking, 4-year Math Innovation Grant (MIZ) from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and is looking for an instructional coach to drive student outcomes by relying on effective instructional coaching practices and deploying blended learning classroom strategies. As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, and in partnership with the district’s blended learning team and external partners, the coach will set and execute the vision for the MIZ and work collaboratively with the school leadership team and teachers to develop and deliver blended learning instructional strategies and intervention programs for students.   Key Responsibilities   Co-create implementation plan with blended learning project manager and additional stakeholders, and then execute plan, all in accordance with the Math Innovation Zone grant and in partnership with district and external stakeholders Co-create short-term goals and a long-term plans for blended learning implementation and teacher coaching, with input of various stakeholders Develop clear time frame and measurement(s) for each goal in the plan and manage the daily, weekly, and monthly support cyclems implementation of the plan and achieving those go als Consider and act on ways the learnings from the blended implementations at KIPP Zenith and KIPP Spirit should inform larger blended learning strategy for KIPP Texas by leading and participating in discussions and decisions related to academic strategy Develop and deliver instructional strategies through instructional coaching that drive student outcomes Work in parallel with instructional coach and/or assistant principal in delivering the core instructional moves of lesson internalization, observation and feedback, and data driven instruction Ensure all instructional strategies are aligned with KIPP’s goal and strategy for providing a guaranteed, viable, lived curriculum for all students Collaborate with teachers, school leadership, and regional leadership team to identify areas in which teachers need PD for blended learning practices that can advance student learning Deliver blended learning PD through weekly observation and coaching cycle, in partnership with school leadership team Create and deliver stand-alone PD for teachers to support blended learning implementation Research external models of blended learning and bring those learnings to bear on blended classrooms at KIPP Zenith and KIPP Spirit Use student outcome data to inform instruction, instructional model, and teacher and student support Regularly lead the teachers and instructional coaches through the design process to create and iterate instructional strategies that will be implemented in the blended learning classrooms Determine efficacy of the designed instructional practices by analyzing student learning and behavior data relative to 2020 student outcome goals and make swift plans to address student outcome issues related to instruction and/or instructional model   Skills and Qualifications   Education and Knowledge: Bachelors Degree from an accredited four year educational institution. An advanced degree in Educational Technology, and/or Instructional Design or equivalent is highly desirable Achieved measurable outcomes with students using a blended learning model in his/her classroom and impacted the practices of other teachers - either as a teacher leader or as an instructional coach - that led to measurable outcomes with students using a blended learning models Extremely knowledgeable about the blended learning models Ability to establish rapport with families and children Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details Prior experience teaching and/or supporting math is highly desirable Prior experience working on large scale district level projects is highly desirable Classroom teaching or coaching experience using a blended learning model is preferred Able to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities Excellent relationship building skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with others Able to effectively prioritize and multitask around several activities   Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.     ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.   KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

POSITION : Manager of Instructional Coaching and Professional Learning   REPORTS TO : Director of Professional Learning   POSITION TYPE : 12-month  LOCATION : Houston, Texas  THE CHALLENGE   Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities. As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000). THE OPPORTUNITY   YES Prep needs a dynamic, Manager of Instructional Coaching and Professional Learning, 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. To put it simply, you will provide leadership in instructional coaching and professional learning.   THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include  Working closely with the Director of Professional Learning, Director of Partnerships, Manager of Certification, and Instructional Coaches (ICs) in planning and executing, IC Onboarding, New to Blue Induction, New Teacher Induction, and Professional Learning Saturdays throughout the year  Facilitating the introduction of new coaching strategies and tools and model best practices with said strategies and tools to foster effective implementation for ICs  Managing, coaching, and supporting ICs to ensure they are leveraging resources and strengths to accelerate teacher effectiveness  Conducting check-ins with ICs on a regular basis to provide support and development as they develop novice teachers  Co-observing novice teachers with ICs and shadow debriefs to provide face-to-face feedback to grow Instructional Coach practice as identified by the Instructional Coaching Excellence Rubric (ICER)  Evaluating ICs on the ICER, and TE Facilitation Excellence Rubric (TEFER), and adjusting the scope of Instructional Coach development  Creating, editing and reviewing differentiated professional learning sessions to further development of new teachers and ICs  Providing on-going facilitation feedback to ICs throughout the year to increase teacher effectiveness   Creating feedback surveys and analyze data to determine instructional coaching and professional learning impact on student achievement  Supporting logistics and communication of New to Blue and New Teacher Induction and Professional Learning Saturdays throughout the year   Maintaining a close working relationship with campus-based and organization-level administrators to ensure effective information exchange, coordination of efforts, and general support for the academic programs at individual campuses and across the organization  Regularly observing classroom instruction of beginning teachers and provide written and oral feedback that supports development of TE teaching competencies (as identified by the Teaching Excellence Rubric)  Training ICs and new teachers on how to use student performance data effectively to inform instructional decisions  Serving on the TE hiring committee and assisting in the selection and placement of instructional personnel  Modeling strong professionalism, instruction and planning for novice teachers and other staff members at all times  Supporting partner organizations with professional learning and instructional coaching in the Teaching Excellence enterprise  Staying up to date with the latest professional learning and instructional coaching techniques;   Additional duties as assigned  THE PERSON   We seek staff with diverse 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:  MUST HAVES Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution  At least 3 years of teaching experience  Ability to commit to work one Saturday per month   Outstanding record of student achievement  Strong knowledge of contributing factors that lead to an effective beginning teacher  Formal experience with supporting teachers in professional learning settings  Contributing member of a high performing team  Experience in supporting and facilitating to adults  Experience providing feedback to peers  Experience delivering high-quality professional learning   Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools  Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback  Demonstrated ability to work on a team  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  BONUS POINTS:   Experience managing other people or projects in the past   THE PERKS   Compensation   – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.   Health and Supplemental Insurance  – A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan Paid Time Off  –15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. 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. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.  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. THE NEXT STEPS If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here .   If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] . 

ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in world-class public schools and thrive in the Houston of tomorrow. To bring this vision to life, we are on a mission to increase the number of students with access to high-quality learning opportunities. In order to achieve this mission, we align the Houston community and work with districts to develop educators, scale innovative school models, and expand equitable access to world-class learning opportunities. ROLE OVERVIEW Good Reason Houston is seeking an Executive Assistant who is self-directed, reliable and excited about working in a start-up environment. The Executive Assistant will work directly with key stakeholders, including donors, board members, and government officials. This individual will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties in addition to special projects The Executive Assistant must be energetic, extremely organized, professional, and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial environment. The ideal individual will have a strong time management and organization system, impeccable written and verbal communication skills, and be capable of managing multiple priorities. RESPONSIBILITIES Schedule Management Coordinate the CEO’s schedule including day-to-day and long-term management of appointments, projects and priorities Ensure CEO is well-prepared for all meetings, including providing any research or reports needed and setting up materials and food Draft emails and written responses on behalf of the CEO Greet guests and meeting participants at the office Make all travel arrangements for leadership team Communication Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and external stakeholders Work with the Communications Associate to maintain the contact database and ensure key stakeholders receive appropriate touchpoints Draft emails, newsletters and other communications to be sent on behalf of or by the CEO Facilitate, build and monitor stakeholder relationships Independently manage phone, email, and mail requests and respond appropriately Administrative Support Manage expense reports and travel reimbursements for CEO Maintain a strong filing and office organization system Ensure CEO’s office is organized and professional in appearance Record meeting notes Set-up meeting materials, food, and AV as needed Collaborate with the Operations Associate to ensure the organization’s operations runs smoothly Special Projects Support quarterly Board meetings and Leadership Council meetings by preparing materials, handling logistics, and managing follow-up. Provide project management support to the Leadership Team for Good Reason Houston’s annual event in March Lead and support other special projects as needed. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree Extremely strong and precise organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects independently Ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines Strong initiative in uncertain situations Strong problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Laser-like attention to details Strong interpersonal skills required Ability to internalize feedback with open demeanor and adapt quickly based on changing information Team before individual mindset Flexibility to respond to emerging needs Demonstrated passion for the transformative power of education will be a key qualification for any applicant Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite Impeccable discretion with confidential and sensitive information.  

Role Overview: Good Reason Houston is seeking a Manager of Strategy & Analytics who is self-directed, passionate about data, and excited about working in a start-up environment. The Manager of Strategy & Analytics will support the Strategy & Data team by analyzing and visualizing data to drive Good Reason Houston’s strategy and decisions. This position reports to the Managing Director of Strategy, Data, and Ops, and will play a key role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. Responsibilities: Strategy & Project Management Serve as a critical thought partner with team members to decide what data to collect and analyze to inform key decisions Analyze data, problem-solve, and make recommendations on strategies for Good Reason Houston to pursue Leverage disparate data sets for problem-solving purposes Conduct research as needed and provide recommendations to guide organizational strategy Analytics Work with partner districts and organizations to obtain the necessary data Ensure compliance with partner district data sharing agreements Work with multiple data sets from partnering school districts to create cohesive and clean reports Collaborate with the Director of Communications to develop and produce Good Reason Houston’s annual, city-wide scorecard Produce reports and dashboards for scorecard, meetings and other external communications Analyze annual teacher and leader survey results and provide insights and recommendations Support Good Reason Houston and partner organizations in implementing data solutions that help measure and improve outcomes for students Assess technical feasibility of proposed programs and solutions; anticipate and problem-solve for technical implementation of those solutions Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 3-5 years of professional experience Extremely strong organization skills Logical and systematic approach to solving analytical tasks Strong project management skills Intense attention to detail and follow-through Ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines Ability to translate data outputs into meaningful insights Ability to simplify and visually present findings to a variety of audiences and stakeholders Ability to internalize feedback with open demeanor and adapt quickly based on changing information Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and navigating complex data questions Team before individual mindset Flexibility and desire to work in a start-up environment Demonstrated passion for the transformative power of education Expert Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong data visualization skills Prior experience as a consultant preferred

POSITION : Content Specialist  REPORTS TO : Content Director  POSITION TYPE : 12-month  LOCATION :   YES Prep System Office THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s 18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic Content Specialist, 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.   To put it simply, you will ensure our students experience a rigorous academic program that increases achievement and better prepares them for college success by creating high-quality, aligned curriculum, assessments, and professional development in your content area.  THE ROLE  When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:  Exemplary Teaching   Model effective teaching practices through daily instruction on a campus (2 periods)  Directly and positively impact student achievement in your content area  Develop, refine, and share best practices and curricular resources through regular application and reflection  Curriculum and Resource Development  Remain up to date on standards, pedagogy, and assessment methodology for your content  Create and manage creation of aligned, effective unit plans and key 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  Work with Content Director to build strong vertical alignment across the content team that leads to college-readiness in your content area  Assessment Writing and Data Analysis  Create and manage creation of aligned, effective, and valid unit and semester assessments for all courses to monitor progress towards ambitious student achievement goals  Internalize and utilize up-to-date student achievement data to drive planning and support; communicate key takeaways and recommendations to teachers and leaders  Support and Develop Fellow Educators and Leaders   Plan, coach teacher facilitators, and facilitate effective Content Days leading to teacher development and collaboration  Collaborate meaningfully with others, such as Special Education team members, Literacy Specialists, and instructional leaders to ensure instruction and teacher support is aligned  Regularly design and facilitate professional development sessions for teachers and/or instructional leaders  THE PERSON  We seek staff with diverse 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:   MUST HAVES  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution  A minimum of 3 years of exemplary teaching experience  Texas Teaching Certificate in your content area  Knowledge of current curricular and assessment strategies specific to your content area  Skills and experience in leading adults and facilitating professional development  Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools  Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback  Demonstrated ability to work on a team  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  THE PERKS   Compensation   – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Health and Supplemental Insurance –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. 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. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.  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.  THE NEXT STEPS   If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here .  If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] . 

POSITION:   Licensed Specialist in School Psychology - YES Prep System Office (IMMEDIATE OPENING) REPORTS TO:   Director of Special Education Evaluation POSITION TYPE : 12-month START DATE:   August 2019 LOCATION:   Houston, Texas   THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic and diverse Licensed Specialist in School Psychology 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. To put it simply, you will play an integral role in evaluating and supporting students with behavioral and emotions needs, as well as creating and implementing programming and professional development to campus and district personnel. THE PERSON We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas to meet the needs of our growing body of students. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work will include: Administering, scoring and interpreting psychological and psychoeducational tests to determine initial and continued eligibility for special education services, and provide a comprehensive written report for review at Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings; Providing superior direct and indirect counseling as a related service (CRS) supports to special education students; Providing campus- and district-based trainings and in-services that address emotional and behavioral needs within the system; Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments and assist with the development of Behavior Intervention Plans and Crisis Plans for special education students with significant behavioral or emotional needs; Participating in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings with other professionals for students referred for evaluations; Conducting Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs) for the district; Providing direct support and consultation for campus-based personnel and parents regarding critical cases involving students with severe emotional and behavioral needs; Assisting in the development of preventative behavioral programming and continuum of behavioral services provided to students with significant emotional and behavioral needs; and Additional duties as assigned. THE MUST HAVES Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution Master's degree from an accredited college or university in student evaluation, psychology or in another related field Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) licensure Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback Demonstrated ability to work on a team Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once Ability to maintain emotional control under stress Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty, including evenings and weekends THE TEAM As the  Licensed Specialist in School Psychology , you will join a warm and welcoming  special education and assessment  team at the  Home Office. YES Prep teams understand they are setting the example for how their students experience their YES Prep education and want to make sure it feels like a second home to them. Teams are obsessed with improving themselves because they know that living the  core values  translates directly into stronger results and college access for all students. BENEFITS OF WORKING AT YES PREP  Compensation  –This position is an exempt, salaried position; our salary offers commensurate with experience.  Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off  – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. 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. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.  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.  THE NEXT STEPS   If this sounds like your just right job, please  apply here . If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] .