Special Education Teacher/Case Manager at Maya Angelou Academy (DoC) SY 26 -27
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher/Case Manager at Maya Angelou Academy is responsible for ensuring that services and supports are in place for students with disabilities so that they can succeed in school. This role requires strong knowledge of special education practices, attention to detail and timelines, and a strong ability to collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and other staff. Maya Angelou Academy is an alternative school serving incarcerated men and women aged 18-22 with individualized education plans, located within the Central Treatment Facility and also supporting students in the Central Detention Facility. The academy provides educational opportunities regardless of academic history or current standing.
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
- Master’s degree in special education (preferred)
- Experience working with opportunity or justice involved youth (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities in collaboration with general education teachers.
- Ensure IEP records are thorough, up-to-date, and well-organized, including communication logs, progress reports, and assessments.
- Assess student progress on IEP goals and use data to plan for instruction.
- Develop and deliver specialized instruction in the classroom during academic periods designed to help students meet grade-level standards and achieve personal learning goals.
- Ensuring services and accommodations are provided as outlined in students’ IEPs by monitoring documentation, conducting classroom observations, and participating in regular consultation meetings with teaching teams.
- Ensuring teaching teams are knowledgeable about the needs of students. Developing and disseminating “IEPs at a glance” to teaching teams upon student entry. Updating the “IEPs at a glance” regularly, as annual IEPs are updated.
- Analyzing progress monitoring data and providing feedback to improve service delivery and adequately document student progress.
- Collaborating with other school leaders to facilitate professional development training in special education for staff members.
- Managing administrative assignments effectively and with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
