Special Education Teacher/Case Manager At Maya Angelou Academy (Ysc) Sy 23 -24

Description:

The Organization

Since it began operating in 1997, the See Forever Foundation's mission has been to create learning communities in lower-income urban areas where all students, particularly those who have not succeeded in traditional schools, can succeed academically and socially. The Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in DC, as well as the Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings’ secure facility for committed youth in Laurel, MD. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.

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

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.

Requirements:

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Serving as an advocate and mentor for the student
• Responding to family concerns and questions regarding the implementation of the student’s IEP and instructional program
• Working closely with families, school professionals, and outside service providers where necessary
• 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.
• Having thoughtful approaches to teaching concepts and sparking student interest while also imparting essential factual knowledge
• Reporting information to the special education coordinator to ensure compliance
• Attending SPED Team meetings and Instructional Team meetings
• Collaborating with other school leaders to facilitate professional development training in special education for staff members
• 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
  • contacting families and teachers to share information/progress reports
  • 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
  • serving as an advocate and mentor for the student
• Contacting families and teachers to share information/progress reports
• Managing a caseload of students with an IEP ( collecting data, uploading information into data systems, and maintaining and updating IEPs as needed)
• Other duties as assigned
• Modeling and contributing to a school culture of hope and high expectations for achievement.
• Working collaboratively with our general education teachers to implement IEP accommodations; modifying instructional lessons to meet a wide range of learning needs
• Managing administrative assignments effectively and with a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Creating a classroom and school environment that features a rich diversity of resources engages student interest, promotes student leadership, and stimulates student learning
• Teaching in content area classes using the co-teaching model

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or subject field (required)
• Special Education Certification in District of Columbia - must be obtained within 1 year of employment (required)
• Experience working with incarcerated or opportunity youth (preferred)
• Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies
• An unyielding belief that with the appropriate supports, coupled with high expectations, all students can significantly improve their academic skills and can develop prosocial and culturally normative behaviors that will enable them to succeed at school and beyond

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.

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.