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.