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Special Education Coordinator at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY 25-26

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation
  • Washington, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Description

The Organization

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!

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org .

Site Description

The Youth Services Center (YSC) is the District of Columbia’s detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by court order from the DC Superior Court Family Court Division.

Position Overview

The Special Education Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of eligibility and the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with identified or suspected special needs; coordinating with related service providers, and monitoring progress toward IEP goals. The incumbent will work in a complex system and respond appropriately to multiple official and unofficial partners, including parents, staff, state and local agencies, schools, and advocacy groups.

Requirements

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

  • Participate in and/ or lead a variety of interdisciplinary team meetings, including Eligibility, IEP, progress updates/parent-teacher conferences, or administrative planning meetings related to Special Education, as necessary
  • Coordinate eligibility and the development of Individualized Education Plans for students with identified or suspected special needs
  • Coordinate with related service providers, and monitoring progress toward IEP goals
  • Prepare special education reports and collect data required by the State to assure school compliance including the use of state-required Special Education Data System (SEDS)
  • Prepare and submit documentation through the SEDS and to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in a timely and comprehensive manner
  • Complete transition assessments, transition plans, and meet with both internal and external stakeholders to implement these plans
  • Oversee, implement, and monitor Transition Goals for students with IEPs while training Case Managers to also implement Transitional Services and monitors
  • Provide daily updates about the SPED population at Administration meetings
  • Lead PDs on SPED and Instructional Differentiation with other members of the Administrative Team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or subject field (required)
  • Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)
  • 1+ year’s experience in special education leadership
  • Knowledge of special education programs and special education laws and reforms, as they pertain to the District of Columbia
  • Experience working with opportunity or justice involved youth (preferred)
  • Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies

Touchstone

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.

Salary And 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.

See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.
Description

The Organization

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!

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org .

Site Description

The Youth Services Center (YSC) is the District of Columbia’s detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by court order from the DC Superior Court Family Court Division.

Position Overview

The Special Education Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of eligibility and the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with identified or suspected special needs; coordinating with related service providers, and monitoring progress toward IEP goals. The incumbent will work in a complex system and respond appropriately to multiple official and unofficial partners, including parents, staff, state and local agencies, schools, and advocacy groups.

Requirements

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

  • Participate in and/ or lead a variety of interdisciplinary team meetings, including Eligibility, IEP, progress updates/parent-teacher conferences, or administrative planning meetings related to Special Education, as necessary
  • Coordinate eligibility and the development of Individualized Education Plans for students with identified or suspected special needs
  • Coordinate with related service providers, and monitoring progress toward IEP goals
  • Prepare special education reports and collect data required by the State to assure school compliance including the use of state-required Special Education Data System (SEDS)
  • Prepare and submit documentation through the SEDS and to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in a timely and comprehensive manner
  • Complete transition assessments, transition plans, and meet with both internal and external stakeholders to implement these plans
  • Oversee, implement, and monitor Transition Goals for students with IEPs while training Case Managers to also implement Transitional Services and monitors
  • Provide daily updates about the SPED population at Administration meetings
  • Lead PDs on SPED and Instructional Differentiation with other members of the Administrative Team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or subject field (required)
  • Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)
  • 1+ year’s experience in special education leadership
  • Knowledge of special education programs and special education laws and reforms, as they pertain to the District of Columbia
  • Experience working with opportunity or justice involved youth (preferred)
  • Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies

Touchstone

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.

Salary And 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.

See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.