English Teacher at Maya Angelou Academy (DOC) - Seeforever : Job Details

Description

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 the Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation,

please visit Seeforever.org.

Site Description

The Maya Angelou Academy at the DC Department of Corrections is an alternative school serving

incarcerated men and women ages 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

This position must be willing to teach a range of English subject areas, including English I, English

II, English III, English IV, and/or Reading and Language Arts. With the support of a special

education teacher, this position will also support students with special learning or emotional

needs to ensure that they receive the level of instruction that they need to enable them to

succeed.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Designing and implementing curriculum, including unit plans and assessments that are aligned both with Common Core standards and with the school-wide curricular framework at Maya Angelou Academy at DOC
• Developing and implementing age-appropriate, culturally responsive teaching practices
• Successfully using a backward design model in creating a curriculum with clear objectives and goals directly related to end-of-year benchmarks
• Assessing individual learning styles and adapting teaching methods to fit
• 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
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings for all students
• Other duties as assigned

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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