Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation

English Teacher at Maya Angelou Academy (DoC) SY 26 - 27

Washington, DC

Sponsorship not specified$18k-$22kDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

The Organization Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives.
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.

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.
Located within the Central Treatment Facility, the school also supports students housed in the Central Detention Facility.
Position Overview The English Teacher will support instructional services provided to scholars within a secure facility.
In one class period, the English Teacher will support adult scholars taking multiple courses-including accelerated offerings-across the following content areas: Reading/RLA, English I, English II, English III, and English IV.
Use restorative practices to support the academic and behavioral growth of scholars.

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.

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.
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.
Adapt lessons to accommodate varied learning styles, abilities, and academic levels of scholars.
Classroom Management Maintain a positive, structured learning environment for all scholars.
Collaboration, Support, and Guidance Work closely with colleagues, leadership, and facility staff to ensure delivery of a well-rounded educational program.
Compliance and Reporting Ensure high-quality instructional materials comply with organization, facility, district, and federal education regulations.
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.

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.

This listing is sourced directly from Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.