YES Prep Public Schools Careers

Job Description 

POSITION: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant 

REPORTS TO: Manager of Speech Language Pathologists 

POSITION TYPE: 10-month 

START DATE: August 1, 2024 

COMPENSATION: $50,634 - $59,494, Home Office Grade 3 

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 an equity driven, team-oriented culture.   

Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us: 

·          19,500 Students 

·          2,100+ Team Members 

·          15 Secondary Campuses 

·          9 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 OPPORTUNITY 

YES Prep needs a dynamic Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, 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 play an integral role in providing speech and language services to eligible students, under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist.  

THE ROLE 

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

• Providing superior direct and indirect services to students with a speech impairment to facilitate success in the least restrictive environment
• Assisting in the planning and provision of individual speech therapy goals, objectives and therapeutic activities contained within the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), and follow documented treatment plans/protocols developed by the speech-language pathologist
• Consistently documenting student performance through record keeping (e.g. tallying data, documenting levels of performance)
• Compiling, maintaining and filing therapy records and other required documents
• Assisting with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling services
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students
• Supporting the speech-language pathologist in providing in-service trainings for special education staff and other personnel within the district
• Attending staff development in-services and workshops to enhance professional skills
• 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
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language therapy assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• Successful completion of 50 clock hours of field experience, as required for SLP-Assistant licensing
• 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
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS  

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools 
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education 
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos 
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results 
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth 

THE NICE TO HAVES 

• Bilingual – Spanish

THE PERKS 

• 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.

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

• 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.

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-five percent (95%) 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.