Special Education Teacher/IEP Case Manager at Maya Angelou Academy SY 25 - 26
Apply NowCompany: Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools See Forever Foundation
Location: Laurel, MD 20707
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 would like to learn more about Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, please visit Seeforever.org .
Site Description
New Beginnings Youth Development Center (NB) is the District of Columbia's long-term detention center for male and female youth located in Laurel, MD. It is responsible for the care and custody of youth placed in secure detention by court order.
Position Overview
The Special Education Teacher/IEP Case Manager will ensure that all students with special learning or emotional needs receive the level and kind of support that will enable them to succeed, in the most inclusive and least restrictive environment possible.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Qualifications
The 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
Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, student loan refinancing options, and 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 would like to learn more about Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, please visit Seeforever.org .
Site Description
New Beginnings Youth Development Center (NB) is the District of Columbia's long-term detention center for male and female youth located in Laurel, MD. It is responsible for the care and custody of youth placed in secure detention by court order.
Position Overview
The Special Education Teacher/IEP Case Manager will ensure that all students with special learning or emotional needs receive the level and kind of support that will enable them to succeed, in the most inclusive and least restrictive environment possible.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Working collaboratively with general education teachers to implement IEP accommodations; modifying instructional lessons to meet a wide range of learning needs
- Collaborating with other school leaders to facilitate professional development training in special education for staff members
- Working closely with families, school professionals, and outside service providers where necessary
- Teaching in content area classes using the co-teaching model when possible
- Managing a caseload of students with an IEP (organizing all meetings, collecting data, uploading information into data systems, and maintaining and updating IEPs as needed)
- Serving as the central point of contact for the family, student, and staff for instructional-based issues such as:
- Monitoring the student's progress, attendance, and other factors affecting the student's academic success throughout the year
- Coordinating/collaborating with classroom teachers, counselors, and specialists regarding the student's accommodations, program modifications, instructional supports, etc.
- Responding to family concerns and questions regarding the implementation of the student's IEP and instructional program
- Attending SPED Team meetings and Instructional Team meetings
- Reporting information to the special education coordinator to ensure compliance
- 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- including completing all areas of the IEP
- 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
The 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
Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, student loan refinancing options, and 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