Behavior Support Assistant - YES Prep White Oak Secondary (Immediate)YES Prep Public Schools • Houston, TX, US

Behavior Support Assistant - YES Prep White Oak Secondary (Immediate)

YES Prep Public Schools • Houston, TX, US

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Job Description

POSITION : Behavior Support Assistant

REPORTS TO : Dean of Students and / or Director of Student Support

POSITION TYPE : 10-month

COMPENSATION : $13.77 - $17.12 an hour

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.

Some quick stats about us :

19,300+ Students
2,200+ Team Members
15 Secondary Campuses
11 Elementary Campuses
92% Students Who Qualify for Free / Reduced-Price Lunch
96% Hispanic & African-American Students
90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
88% First-Generation College Students
Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include :

Executing lower-level behavior interventions with students of concern, including check-ins and check-outs, student reflections and de-escalation;

Helping progress monitor student behavior trackers;

Conducting in-class push ins / pull outs to help with de-escalation and coping skills;

Monitoring students in detention and in-school suspension;

Performing discipline data entry;

Assisting Teachers with the supervision of students in all instructional settings;

Assisting Teachers with behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling, and positively reinforcing desired behaviors;

Monitoring students during transition times throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom, including hallways, cafeteria, gym, and other areas where students are present;

Monitoring in-school suspension;

Holding students accountable to campus behavioral expectations and administer appropriate consequences;

Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of 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

0 – 2 years of experience working with students and student behavior

Experience working with children in an educational setting

Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools

Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback

Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Demonstrated ability to work on a team

A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

THE NICE TO HAVES

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution, in a social science field

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!”

THE PERKS

Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; salary offers commensurate with experience.

Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.

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

Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar .

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

Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.

Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.

Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place to work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.

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