Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation

Behavior Specialist at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY 26 - 27

Washington, DC

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 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.
Position Overview The Behavior Specialist supports the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success of students enrolled in a school located within a juvenile detention center.
Student Behavioral Support Provide direct behavioral support services to students individually and in small groups.
Assist with transition planning and reintegration supports for students returning to classrooms following behavioral incidents or restrictive placements.
Classroom and Instructional Support Provide in-class behavioral support and coaching to teachers during instruction.
Assist teachers with the implementation of classroom management systems, behavior supports, and de-escalation strategies.
Collaborate with teachers to identify strategies for increasing student participation, motivation, and positive behavior.
Assist with behavior-related accommodations and supports for students with IEPs and behavior intervention plans.
Provide ongoing consultation and support to instructional staff regarding classroom behavior challenges and intervention planning.
School Climate and Culture Support implementation of PBIS, restorative practices, and other school-wide behavior systems.

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.
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.
Collaboration and Consultation Collaborate closely with teachers, special education staff, counselors, social workers, and administrators to support student success.
Assist with behavior-related programming, incentives, mentoring, and social-emotional learning initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable school, district, special education, and facility policies and procedures.
Participate in staff meetings, professional learning communities, and training sessions to support continuous improvement in behavior management practices.

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