Reading Specialist at Maya Angelou Academy (DoC) SY 25 - 26

Job 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 Maya Angelou Academy at the DC Department of Corrections is an alternative school that serves incarcerated men and women aged 18-22 with individualized education plans. Located within the Central Treatment Facility, the school also supports students housed in the Central Detention Facility. Designed to meet the unique needs of justice-involved students requiring special education, the academy provides educational opportunities regardless of their academic history or current standing. Position Overview: The Reading Specialist will provide expert attention to the needs of students in the area of reading and writing and support teachers in...