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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 would like to learn more about Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, please visit 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
Dedicated Aides are assigned to work with a specific scholar with a disability and support scholars in numerous situations. They work to allow scholars with disabilities to be educated alongside nondisabled scholars to the maximum extent appropriate. Dedicated Aides accompany the scholar to all classes during the school day, implement the scholar’s behavior plan, provide individualized attention and instruction during academic periods, and support them during other portions of the day, as determined by individual scholar needs. Some of the more common reasons for this type of support include (1) protection/safety of the scholar, (2) instructional support, (3) transition, and (4) reduction of anxiety for the scholar. Dedicated Aides carry out their responsibilities under the direct supervision of the Special Education Coordinator. Dedicated Aids will ideally work with scholars throughout the school year.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Dedicated Aides support positive scholar behavior and classroom and school culture by:
Dedicated Aides support youth’s safety and physical well-being during the school day by:
Additionally, Dedicated Aides may be asked to:
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Site Description
The Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings is a long-term juvenile facility in Laurel, MD. It serves youth ages 13-21 and is located inside New Beginnings Youth Development Center. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.
Our mission at the Maya Angelou Academy is to provide a safe, nurturing, and mutually respectful environment that motivates and prepares each student to fulfill their academic or career potential. With the support of a wide circle of caring adults, students will develop the skills they need to make sound decisions and lead rewarding lives.
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.
Full Time
Business Services
$59k-90k (estimate)
03/31/2024
05/29/2024
tessone.net
Durham, NC
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Business Services