Social Studies Teacher at Maya Angelou Academy (MAPCS HS) SY 26 - 27

The 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.

Position Overview

Maya Angelou Public Charter School High School (MAPCS HS) is seeking a Social Studies/History Teacher. Our

teachers often work in classrooms with special education teachers in order to serve special

education students in an inclusive setting. Content teachers are expected to collaborate with

special education teachers. Some students may have identified special education needs. Other

students may require academic remediation and need creative and careful instruction to

accelerate their learning.

Teachers at MAPCS HS are expected to support the school-wide goals of emphasizing literacy and

numeracy, helping students develop their critical thinking abilities, driving all students toward

mastery and understanding, and helping students find their strengths and talents to use them to

address weaknesses and overcome fears. There is an emphasis upon collecting and utilizing a

broad range of data to drive instruction, upon weaving social justice themes into instructional

content and assessment and collaborative team teaching to meet the needs of all of our students.

Students are engulfed in a blended learning program in which the traditional and digital methods

of instruction are combined based upon the individual needs of students. In addition, MAPCS HS embraces

a competency-based instructional program where students develop key skills and competencies to prepare

them for postsecondary and career success.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Supports students learning and understanding of geographical, historical, cultural and

political factors that influence the development of world regions

Facilitate discussions about global, national and social issues

Design in-person instruction that is enriched (developing higher-order thinking skills) and

personalized (reflecting learning levels and interests of individual students)

Design assessments that accurately assess student progress and/or incorporate digital

assessments

Identify and address individual students’ social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs

and barriers

Monitor and analyze student assessment data to inform personalized, enriched instruction

by teacher, follow-up tutoring by tutor(s), and changes in digital instruction

Communicate with students and keep them informed of their progress

Maintain regular communication with families

Participate in internal and external professional development opportunities

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, history, sociology, criminal justice or related fields

(required)

Eligibility for certification in art or a related area within one (1) year of employment

Teaching experience with youth at the secondary level

Familiarity with research-based instructional methods and curriculum development

Ability to work collaboratively to support student academic and personal development

Knowledge of student-centered instruction, performance based assessments and youth

development principles

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. Compensation for instructional roles follows our established pay bands, which can be accessed from our career page. 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.