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

Maya Angelou Schools / See Forever FoundationWashington, DC
$55,000 - $65,000Onsite

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
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