High School English Teacher—Empower Youth & Equity

Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation is seeking a dedicated English/Language Arts teacher to support special education integration in an inclusive setting.

You will collaborate with special education staff, design differentiated lessons, and use data-driven assessments to guide instruction while addressing social-emotional needs of students. Commitment to literacy, numeracy, and justice-focused education is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a specialized content area (required).
• Eligibility for teaching certification or credential within one year of employment (required).
• Teaching experience with youth at the secondary level (required).
• Familiarity with research-based instructional methods and curriculum development; ability to work collaboratively to support student development.
• Knowledge of student-centered instruction and performance-based assessments.

Responsibilities

• Teaches content and skills in English Language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism.
• Designs in-person instruction that is enriched and personalized.
• Designs assessments that accurately measure student progress; incorporates digital assessments when appropriate.
• Creates classrooms conducive to collaborative and individual learning.
• Addresses students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs and barriers.
• Monitors and analyzes student data to inform instruction and interventions.
• Maintains regular communication with families.
• Collaborates with teachers, tutors, and staff to analyze data and group students for interventions.
• Participates in professional development and departmental initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Secondary teaching experience

Research-based instruction

Collaborative teaching

Student-centered instruction

Performance-based assessments

Youth development principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related English content

Teaching certification eligibility within 1 year

Job description

Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation is seeking a dedicated English/Language Arts teacher to support special education integration in an inclusive setting.

You will collaborate with special education staff, design differentiated lessons, and use data-driven assessments to guide instruction while addressing social-emotional needs of students. Commitment to literacy, numeracy, and justice-focused education is essential.