Interventionist/Special Education Case Manager at Maya Angelou Academy (DoC) SY 26 -27 in Washington, District of Columbia at Maya Angelou Schools See Forever Foundation

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 Maya Angelou Academy at the DC Department of Corrections is an alternative school that serves incarcerated men and women aged 18-22 with individualized education plans. Located within the Central Treatment Facility, the school also supports students housed in the Central Detention Facility. Designed to meet the unique needs of justice-involved students requiring special education, the academy provides educational opportunities regardless of their academic history or current standing.

Position Overview

The Interventionist/Special Education Case Manager works closely with teachers, related service providers, correctional staff, counselors, and school leadership to ensure students receive appropriate special education services aligned with their IEPs, transition goals, and post-secondary plans. This role requires a professional who can effectively balance instructional support, compliance responsibilities, relationship-building, and collaboration within a secure setting.

This position requires a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and solutions-oriented educator who understands the unique needs of incarcerated young adults with disabilities, including students with learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other educational needs. The successful candidate must be highly organized, adaptable, and skilled in developing meaningful relationships while maintaining high expectations and compliance with special education regulations and facility procedures.

Instructional Delivery

Provide targeted academic interventions in individual, small-group, and classroom settings. Support credit recovery, graduation planning, and transition readiness. Collaborate with instructional staff to implement accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instructional strategies. Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and maintain accurate progress data. Support reentry planning and post-secondary transition goals. Assist students in developing executive functioning, self-regulation, and self-advocacy skills.

Classroom Management

Maintain a positive, structured learning environment for all scholars. Use restorative practices to support the academic and behavioral growth of scholars.

Case Management, Compliance, and Reporting

Serve as case manager for students with IEPs. Develop, review, and update IEPs in compliance with IDEA. Conduct IEP meetings, reevaluations, and manifestation determinations. Monitor and document student progress. Ensure compliance with all timelines and documentation requirements.

Collaboration, Support, and Guidance

Work closely with colleagues, leadership, and correctional staff to ensure delivery of a well-rounded educational program. Participate in team meetings to discuss scholar progress, share strategies, and address academic and/or behavioral concerns. Communicate regularly with staff about scholar needs and achievements.

Compliance and Reporting

Ensure high-quality instructional materials comply with organization, facility, district, and federal education regulations. Prepare reports (lesson plans, assessments, progress reports, gradebook, etc.) on time and in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Other Duties as Assigned

Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.

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

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.