Instructional Support Associate at Maya Angelou PCS SY 24 - 25

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.

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.

Position Overview

The Instructional Support Associate will work collaboratively and jointly with the classroom teacher, the Instructional Coach, the Assistant Principal of Instruction, and the Assistant Principal of Culture. He or she works as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning. The Instructional Support Associate’s (ISA) role will be to maintain discipline among students in a courteous but firm manner.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Assists the teacher by monitoring and supporting instructional and/or other classroom-based activities for students as prompted by an in-person or virtual teacher
• Serves as an Instructional Support (substitute teacher) for up to an entire day of instruction or, at minimum, a class period
• Assist classrooms by maintaining order and discipline
• Assist with consistent, in-person reinforcement of appropriate
• Monitors students in academic and non-academic classrooms and settings
• Monitors students throughout the school day, including in the classroom, hallways, during lunch, and outside school events
• Assist in arrival and departure routines of students attending in-person instruction
• Takes attendance and search for students not in their assigned areas
• Provides crisis prevention and intervention where appropriate
• Maintains a controlled environment for students and staff in the school building and campus
• Participates in Intensive Behavior Intervention staff development in-service training
• Assist with the implementation of behavior management techniques (verbal) used with individuals with special needs.
• Partner with the Assistant Principal of Culture and Culture Team in monitoring student behaviors and appropriateness
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information regarding student progress and opportunities

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in education, subject-related field (preferred)
• Three (3) or more years of teaching or classroom-based teaching experience
• Experience in school-based behavior management and or crisis intervention

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.