Instructional Specialist at Maya Angelou Academy (DoC) SY 26 - 27

Maya Angelou Schools / See Forever Foundation • Washington, DC

4d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Specialist has a critical role in the school by supporting each scholar in achieving their education goals through active support in the classrooms, both academically and behaviorally, in study halls, and in one-on-one tutoring assistance.

Requirements

• 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)
• Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing curriculum including unit plans and assessments that are aligned both with Common Core standards and with the school-wide curricular framework at Maya Angelou Academy at DOC
• Developing and implementing age-appropriate, culturally responsive teaching practices
• Successfully using a backward design model in creating a curriculum with clear objectives and goals directly related to end-of-year benchmarks
• Assessing individual learning styles and adapting teaching methods to fit
• 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
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings for all students
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health care coverage
• HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts
• Voluntary dental and vision
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options
• Commuter benefits
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level