Student Support Specialist at Maya Angelou Academy; YSC SY

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 forever.org.

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.

The Student Support Specialist has a critical role in the school by supporting each scholar in achieving their education goals through active support in the classrooms, both academically and behaviorally, in classrooms, on units, and/or in one-on-one tutoring sessions. The Student Support Specialist team will also be the primary onsite substitute teachers as needed.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide academic support as a classroom assistant during assigned times in the classroom and study hall
• Work with scholars assigned to computer-based classes based on individual student schedule needs
• Assessing individual learning styles and adapting teaching methods to fit
• Support the Instructional Team as a substitute teacher where coverage is needed
• Managing administrative assignments effectively and with a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Participating in internal interdisciplinary team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required)
• 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.

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.

The pay range for this role is:

55,000 - 65,000 USD per year (MAA@ Youth Service Center)