Special Education Teacher/IEP Case Manager at Maya Angelou Academy SY 26-27

Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed — they will thrive!

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The New Beginnings Youth Development Center (New Beginnings) is the District of Columbia’s long-term juvenile detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by the DC Superior Court.3

The Special Education Teacher/Case Manager will provide individualized instruction and case management services to students within a secure facility. In one class period, the Special Education Teacher/Case Manager will support scholars taking multiple courses—including accelerated offerings—across the following content areas: English/ELA, math, science, and history. The role requires flexibility and adaptability in planning and delivering specialized instructional strategies to meet scholars' needs.

Facilitate multi-grade, multi-content coursework for scholars in their units. Adapt and/or modify lessons to accommodate varied learning styles, abilities, and academic levels of scholars. Ensure high-quality instructional materials comply with organization, facility, district, and federal education regulations. Prepare reports (lesson plans, assessments, progress reports, gradebook, etc.) on time and in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Serve as case manager for students with IEPs. Develop, review, and update IEPs in compliance with IDEA. Conduct IEP meetings, reevaluations, and manifestation determinations. Monitor and document student progress. Ensure compliance with all timelines and documentation requirements.

Maintain a positive, structured learning environment for all scholars. Use restorative practices to support scholars' academic and behavioral growth.

Work closely with colleagues, leadership, and facility staff to ensure delivery of a well-rounded educational program. Participate in team meetings to discuss scholar progress, share strategies, and address academic and/or behavioral concerns. Communicate regularly with staff about scholar needs and achievements.

Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.

• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in education or subject field (required)
• Must have or be eligible for initial certification by OSSE in the appropriate content area (must obtain initial certification within 1 year of employment)
• Knowledge of IDEA and IEP development.
• Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth (preferred)

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other.  We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential.  We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met.  We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever!  This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.