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 diverse 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!”

• 17,000 Students
• 1,800 Team Members
• 18 Secondary Campuses
• 6 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 94% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• 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, like KIPP Texas-Houston and IDEA Public Schools, 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.

• Monitoring assessment protocol at the district level in accordance with State of Texas rules and regulations;
• Attending conferences and trainings at the region and state levels to support Director of District Assessment with compliance on all state and federal laws;
• Managing the full scope of assessments by ensuring assessment guidelines, procedures, and submissions are in compliance with all security regulations;
• Creating and leading campus and home office staff to execute testing plans that result in successful and compliant testing administrations at all campuses for designated national, state, and/or local assessments;
• Creating and/or providing all assessment communications and instruction to district and campus personnel;
• Designing training for all campus staff on the appropriate test administration procedures, including paper and online administration and accountability;
• Assisting in creating training sessions and maintaining resource materials;
• Creating multimedia communications such as videos, webinars, and PowerPoints that are viewed within the district or shared with external partners for various purposes;
• Being the main point of contact for TEA to inquire about academic processes and compliance as needed and creating related written communication;
• Supporting Director of District Assessment on various projects related to priorities such as curriculum, professional development, etc.
• Codifying and maintaining PEIMS records including CTE and IGC;
• Collaborating joint projects with other teams such as Mission Support, Finance, Compliance, other Programs team, campuses, etc.;
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Experience with Microsoft office products (Excel & PowerPoint proficiency required)
• Experience of quickly learning and navigating a variety of online applications and database
• Evidence of strong writing skills
• Evidence of strong work products that are appealing to stakeholders
• A minimum of one coordination experience on the local, state, or national level
• Ability to quickly turn a new responsibility or idea into an action plan
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• Desire and skills to learn new and detailed information quickly
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• Experience in operations or project management
• Leadership experience
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.

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

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

• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

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  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.