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

Maya Angelou Schools / See Forever Foundation • Washington, DC

23d

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher/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.

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

• 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

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
• a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service
• opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds

What This Job Offers

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