Special Education Teacher/IEP Case Manager at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) 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 would like to learn more about Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, please visit 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

This position will be responsible for ensuring that all students with special learning or emotional needs receive the level and kinds of support that will enable them to succeed in the most inclusive and least restrictive environment possible. The worksite and tour of duty for this position are located in a juvenile detention center.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Working collaboratively with our 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
• Managing a caseload of students with an IEP ( 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:-

1. Monitoring the student’s progress, attendance, and other factors affecting the student’s academic success throughout the year, contacting families and teachers to share information/progress reports
2. Coordinating/collaborating with classroom teachers, counselors, and specialists regarding the student’s accommodations, program modifications, instructional supports, etc.
3. Responding to family concerns and questions regarding the implementation of the student’s IEP and instructional program
4. Serving as an advocate and mentor for the student

• Attending SPED Team meetings and Instructional Team meetings
• Reporting information to the special education coordinator to ensure compliance
• 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 DC OSSE in the appropriate content area (required within one (1) year of employment)
• Experience working with incarcerated or opportunity youth (preferred)
• Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies

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.

Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and mutually respectful environment that motivates and prepares each student to fulfill his academic or career potential. With the support of a wide circle of caring adults, students will develop the skills they need to make sound decisions and lead rewarding lives.

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.