Special Education Teacher/IEP Case Manager at Maya Angelou Academy SY 25 - 26

Seeforever; Maryland; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher/IEP Case Manager to support students with special needs in a nurturing environment. This role involves collaborating with educators, managing IEPs, and ensuring that all students receive the necessary support to thrive academically. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning experiences. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and aims to make a positive impact on the lives of youth in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Health care coverage

401k retirement savings plan

Commuter benefits

Student loan refinancing options

Voluntary dental and vision options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education required; certification by OSSE needed within 1 year.
• Experience with justice-involved youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to implement IEP accommodations and modify lessons.
• Manage a caseload of students with IEPs and coordinate with families.

Skills

Collaboration

Instructional Strategies

Data Management

Student Progress Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Certification by OSSE

Job description

Description

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!

If you would like to learn more about Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, please visit Seeforever.org.

Site Description

New Beginnings Youth Development Center (NB) is the District of Columbia’s long-term detention center for male and female youth located in Laurel, MD. It is responsible for the care and custody of youth placed in secure detention by court order.

Position Overview

The Special Education Teacher/IEP Case Manager will ensure that all students with special learning or emotional needs receive the level and kind of support that will enable them to succeed, in the most inclusive and least restrictive environment possible.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Working collaboratively with general education teachers to implement IEP accommodations; modifying instructional lessons to meet a wide range of learning needs
• Collaborating with other school leaders to facilitate professional development training in special education for staff members
• Working closely with families, school professionals, and outside service providers where necessary
• Teaching in content area classes using the co-teaching model when possible
• Managing a caseload of students with an IEP (organizing all meetings, collecting data, uploading information into data systems, and maintaining and updating IEPs as needed)
• Serving as the central point of contact for the family, student, and staff for instructional-based issues such as:
  • Monitoring the student’s progress, attendance, and other factors affecting the student’s academic success throughout the year
  • Coordinating/collaborating with classroom teachers, counselors, and specialists regarding the student’s accommodations, program modifications, instructional supports, etc.
  • Responding to family concerns and questions regarding the implementation of the student’s IEP and instructional program
• Attending SPED Team meetings and Instructional Team meetings
• Reporting information to the special education coordinator to ensure compliance
• Creating a classroom and school environment that features a rich diversity of resources engages student interest, promotes student leadership, and stimulates student learning
• Managing administrative assignments effectively and with a high level of professionalism and integrity- including completing all areas of the IEP
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or subject field (required)
• Must have or be eligible for certification by OSSE in the appropriate content area (must obtain within 1 year of employment)
• Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth (preferred)
• Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies

Salary and Benefits

Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, See Forever offers 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.

See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.