Interventionist Teacher/Special Education Case Manager at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY 25-26
Apply NowCompany: Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools See Forever Foundation
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Organization
Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed - they will thrive!
If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org .
Site Description
The Youth Services Center (YSC) is the District of Columbia's detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by court order from the DC Superior Court Family Court Division.
Position Overview
This role primarily supports students outside of the general education setting in a learning environment where all students in the space are students who receive specialized services for that content area. The incumbent will also be responsible for case management duties for students with disabilities.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Qualifications
Touchstone
At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.
Salary and Benefits
Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. Compensation for instructional roles follows our established pay bands, which can be accessed from our career page . In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.
Salary Description
$67,500.00 - $107,500.00
Full-time
Description
The Organization
Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed - they will thrive!
If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org .
Site Description
The Youth Services Center (YSC) is the District of Columbia's detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by court order from the DC Superior Court Family Court Division.
Position Overview
This role primarily supports students outside of the general education setting in a learning environment where all students in the space are students who receive specialized services for that content area. The incumbent will also be responsible for case management duties for students with disabilities.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Serve as an expert in differentiating ELA, math, or other disciplines as needed for students
- Modify and implement a coherent, research-based curriculum
- Supplement curricular materials to enhance student learning experiences
- Provide research-based instructional interventions in reading and/or math through direct instruction of students
- Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions; identify which students require additional support
- Collaborate, plan, and co-teach with Special Education Teachers/Case Managers
- Participate in any meetings for students on caseload including, but not limited to, Scholar Support Team (SST) Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings
- Complete special education paperwork including, but not limited to, IEPs, IEP progress reports, progress monitoring, and all forms required via scholar information system, Power School Special Programs (PSSP), and/or any other record keeping required
- Participate actively in weekly professional development sessions, grade-level meetings, content team meetings, and other opportunities to analyze student work, data, and goals
- Developing and implementing age-appropriate, culturally responsive teaching practices
- Creating a classroom and school environment that features a rich diversity of resources engages student interest, promotes student leadership, and stimulates student learning
- Managing administrative assignments effectively and with a high level of professionalism and integrity
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education or subject field (required)
- Must have or be eligible for certification by OSSE in the appropriate content area (must obtain within 1 year of employment)
- Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth (preferred)
- Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies
Touchstone
At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.
Salary and Benefits
Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. Compensation for instructional roles follows our established pay bands, which can be accessed from our career page . In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.
Salary Description
$67,500.00 - $107,500.00