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 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.

Position Overview

The Special Education Teacher/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.

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

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.

The pay range for this role is:
67,500 - 107,500 USD per year(MAA@ Youth Service Center)