The Organization

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 succeed academically and socially. The
Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in DC, as well as the Maya
Angelou Academy at New Beginnings’ secure facility for committed youth in Laurel, MD. 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.

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

The Instructional Coach works school-wide to actively support and coach instructional staff in order to ensure that all scholars are able to meet and exceed their instructional goals. This role helps teachers navigate and assess scholar data and master the foundations of successful curriculum development and teaching. The Instructional Coach simultaneously coaches a small group of teachers and teaches scholars in a core content area. The worksite and tour of duty for this position are located in the DC Jail which is an adult correctional facility.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Support a select group of individual teachers in improving instructional practices and reaching professional growth goals
• Support and coach a select group of teachers in administering assessments, collecting and analyzing data, and action planning
• Regularly review teacher-created materials for quality; ensure standards alignment, rigor, differentiation, etc.
• Regularly observe instruction and offer immediate and actionable feedback regarding areas of strength and growth
• Support teachers in developing and implementing targeted interventions
• Serve as a model for quality instruction by teaching a reduced load of classes
• Support the planning and implementation of weekly professional development aligned with campus goals
• Actively pursue professional development opportunities, inside and outside of the school
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• A Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, or content area being taught (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience as a teacher of record in an urban high school setting
• 1+ years of teacher leadership in an urban elementary school setting: grade-level chair, department chair, instructional coach, etc.
• Experience working in juvenile detention/secure facilities is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Must have strong skills in documenting efforts and interventions.
• Must have a commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Salary and Benefits

Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental, vision, short term and long term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, student loan refinancing options, and 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.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter here:

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