The Maya Angelou Public Charter School (MAPCS) High School campus in Washington, D.C. is seeking a high school special education teacher to fill an immediate vacancy for the current (2012-13) school year.
The special education teacher will work as a co-teacher in small inclusive settings with 4 to 10 students at a time, some of whom may have identified special education needs, while others may simply be behind academically. The teacher may focus on a subject area and also provide literacy instruction.
Teachers at MAPCS are expected to support the school-wide goals of emphasizing literacy, helping students develop their critical thinking abilities, driving all students toward mastery and understanding, and helping students find their strengths and talents and use them to address weaknesses and overcome fears. There is an emphasis upon collecting and utilizing a broad range of data to drive instruction, and upon weaving social justice into instructional content and assessment.
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Developing and implementing unit plans and assessments
- Assessing individual learning styles and adapting teaching methods to fit
- Working closely with parents and school professionals
- Creating a classroom and school environment that features a rich diversity of resources, engages student interest, promotes student leadership and stimulates student learning
- Having thoughtful approaches to teaching concepts and sparking student interest while also imparting essential factual knowledge
- Managing administrative assignments effectively and with a high level of professionalism and integrity
- Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings for all students,
- Modeling and contributing to a school culture of hope and high expectations for achievement, and
- Participating in enrichment activities, e.g. retreats, outings and evening events, as required to support the educational program.
About the See Forever Foundation
Since it began operating in 1997, the See Forever Foundation's mission has been to create learning communities in lower income urban areas where all students, particularly those who have not succeeded in traditional schools, can reach their potential and prepare for college, career, and a lifetime of success. The Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in DC, as well as the Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings, D.C.'s secure facility for committed youth. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.
If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education or subject field
- Eligibility for certification in special education
- Teaching experience with at-risk youth
- Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies
- Highly-qualified as stipulated by No Child Left Behind in applicant's core content area
If you are interested in applying for a teaching position, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three references here: http://bit.ly/Msed1. Resumes, cover letters, and references should be in MS Word or PDF format.
See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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