Special Education Teacher Collaborator

4 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation Full time

About Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation

We empower opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives by engaging each scholar in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-secondary pathway of their choice.

Our schools are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We strive to create safe spaces for all to reach their limitless potential. Empowering each other to grow successfully is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Job Overview

The Special Education Co-Teacher/Case Manager will collaborate with content teachers to serve special education students. This role requires creativity and care in instruction to accelerate learning.

Responsibilities

  • Align lessons, activities, and assessments to meet individual student needs
  • Design assessments that accurately assess student progress and incorporate digital assessments
  • Identify and address individual students' social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs and barriers
  • Collaborate with other teachers, tutors, and lab monitors to analyze data, group students, teach, and assign interventions
  • Assess learning styles, modalities, and interests of students and implement differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs
  • Work with general education teachers to determine accommodations and modifications needed to meet the needs of students with disabilities in the general education classroom
  • Deliver student instruction in various modalities instituted by the school and assigned program

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Sponsor or co-sponsor a student club or organization
  • Complete additional duties as assigned

Case Management Responsibilities

  • Communicate regularly with families regarding grades, progress, and behavior
  • Notify all staff who have contact with the student regarding their individual responsibilities
  • Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful way
  • Complete IEP Progress sections and Eligibility Determination sections in SEDS
  • Take copious notes in IEP, Eligibility, and MDT meetings to be faxed or uploaded into SEDS
  • Hold weekly meetings with students regarding academic and behavioral progress
  • Develop and Implement IEPs with measurable goals using Progress Monitoring
  • Complete all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations, and on time

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field with a focus on literacy, basic computation, or quantitative skills
  • Must have or be eligible for certification by OSSE in the appropriate content area within one year of employment
  • Teaching experience with youth at the secondary level
  • Familiarity with research-based instructional methods and curriculum development
  • Knowledge of student-centered instruction, performance-based assessments, and youth development principles

Compensation and Benefits

Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. We offer 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.

Estimated salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year



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