Youth Education Support Specialist for Justice-Involved Scholars

Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

HSA/FSA

Dependent care accounts

Dental and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Commuter benefits

401k

Job summary

Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation in Washington, DC, seeks a dedicated Student Support Specialist to help scholars reach their education goals through academic and behavioral support in classrooms, units, and tutoring sessions.

You will serve as the on-site substitute teacher when needed, collaborate with instructional teams, manage administrative tasks with professionalism, and contribute to a nurturing learning environment aligned with Maya's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required)
• Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support as a classroom assistant during assigned times in the classroom and study hall
• Work with scholars assigned to computer-based classes based on individual student schedule needs
• Assessing individual learning styles and adapting teaching methods to fit
• Support the Instructional Team as a substitute teacher where coverage is needed
• Managing administrative assignments effectively and with a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Participating in internal interdisciplinary team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation in Washington, DC, seeks a dedicated Student Support Specialist to help scholars reach their education goals through academic and behavioral support in classrooms, units, and tutoring sessions.

You will serve as the on-site substitute teacher when needed, collaborate with instructional teams, manage administrative tasks with professionalism, and contribute to a nurturing learning environment aligned with Maya's mission.