History Teacher at Maya Angelou Academy (DOC) SY 26 - 27 at Maya Angelou Schools / See Forever Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

107500.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instructional Delivery, Classroom Management, Collaboration, Support, Guidance, Compliance, Reporting, Adaptability, Restorative Practices, Lesson Planning, Assessment, Behavioral Growth, Communication, Educational Strategies, Multi-Content Coursework, Special Education

Industry

Education

Description

Site Description The Maya Angelou Academy at the DC Department of Corrections is an alternative school serving incarcerated men and women ages 18-25 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 The History Teacher will support instructional services provided to adult scholars within a secure facility. In one class period, the History Teacher will support scholars taking multiple courses—including accelerated offerings—across the following content areas: Civics, World History I, World History II, US History, US Government, DC History & Government. The role requires flexibility and adaptability in planning and delivering instructional strategies to meet scholars' needs. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Instructional Delivery: Facilitate multi-grade, multi-content coursework for groups of multi-aged scholars in the classrooms or on their units. Ensure timely delivery and grading of lessons. Adapt lessons to accommodate scholars' varied learning styles, abilities, and academic levels. Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, structured learning environment for all scholars. Use restorative practices to support scholars' academic and behavioral growth. Collaboration, Support, and Guidance: Work closely with colleagues, leadership, and facility staff to ensure delivery of a well-rounded educational program. Participate in team meetings to discuss scholar progress, share strategies, and address academic and/or behavioral concerns. Communicate regularly with staff about scholar needs and achievements. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure high-quality instructional materials comply with organizational, facility, district, and federal education regulations. Prepare reports (lesson plans, assessments, progress reports, gradebook, etc.) on time and in accordance with organizational guidelines. 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. Qualifications ● Bachelor’s degree in education or subject field (required) ● Must have or be eligible for initial certification by OSSE in the appropriate content area (must obtain initial certification within 1 year of employment) ● Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth (preferred) 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! 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. Salary Description $67,500.00 - $107,500.00

Responsibilities

The History Teacher will facilitate multi-grade, multi-content coursework for adult scholars in a secure facility. Responsibilities include maintaining a positive learning environment and collaborating with colleagues to support student progress.