Academic and Assessment Specialist at Maya Angelou PCS SY 25-26

Job Description

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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 Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, 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

Maya Angelou Public Charter High School is seeking an Academic and Assessment Specialist t. The primary focus of this role is to improve student outcomes. The Academic and Assessment Specialist at MAPCS is expected to implement academic interventions, support and coordinate all testing and utilize assessment data to improve academic outcomes for students. Planning, preparation, implementation of professional development, and data usage are requirements for this role. There is an emphasis upon collecting and utilizing a broad range of data to drive and display mastery while ensuring that students and staff are engaged in academic interventions and aware of testing expectations.

Requirements:

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement academic interventions for students
• Coordinate and implement testing to include PARCC, PSAT/SAT, and NWEA MAP
• Work with school leaders and instructional staff to create a healthy school-wide intervention and assessment culture
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students who need interventions in Math or Literacy
• Communicate the results of testing and evaluation of assigned students to their teacher, school administrators, and parents in a timely fashion
• Facilitate staff training on intervention strategies that all teachers can use to support student learning
• Assist teachers with the collection and analysis of data to help drive instruction
• Evaluate student achievement and assist with placing students in the appropriate interventions
• Identify needs and make recommendations for appropriate instructional materials and assessments that directly support and align to the Common Core State Standards
• Meet regularly with school leadership to discuss testing coordination and assessment cycles
• Identify the instructional needs of students, set learning goals and targets, and problem-solve with teachers to develop best practices for continuous academic growth of students served during intervention groups
• Providing multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery through bi-weekly performance-based, formative assessments
• Actively engaging in student enrichment activities, e.g. meetings, retreats, outings, and evening events, as needed to support the educational program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, subject-related field, or other degree with a heavy focus on content (required)
• Ability to analyze and create visual representations of relevant data (i.e, excel and/or google sheets)
• Eligibility for OSSE certification in content area
• Teaching experience with youth at the secondary level
• Familiarity with research-based instructional methods and curriculum 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. 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.