Student Support Specialist at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY 25-26

Maya Angelou Schools / See Forever Foundation • Washington, DC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Support 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 classrooms, on units, and/or in one-on-one tutoring sessions. The Student Support Specialist team will also be the primary onsite substitute teachers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required)

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area.
• In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including 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, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

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