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 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.
Position Overview
The CTE Technology Instructor provides instruction in foundational and emerging technology skills to youth residing in a juvenile detention center. This role focuses on equipping students with practical, workforce-aligned competencies, including digital literacy, digital citizenship, keyboarding, basic computer operations, and introductory concepts in artificial intelligence (AI). The instructor designs and delivers instruction that leads to industry-recognized microcredentials, preparing students for successful reentry into school, training programs, or employment.The role requires flexibility and adaptability in planning and delivering instructional strategies to meet scholars' needs.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Instructional Delivery
Deliver instruction in digital literacy, keyboarding, productivity tools, digital citizenship, and AI basics. Adapt curriculum for high-mobility student populations. Use project-based and competency-based learning. Facilitate multi-grade, multi-content coursework for scholars in their units. Ensure timely delivery and grading of lessons. Adapt lessons to accommodate varied learning styles, abilities, and academic levels of scholars.
Classroom Management
Maintain a positive, structured learning environment for all scholars. Use restorative practices to support the academic and behavioral growth of scholars.
Microcredentialing & Career Readiness
Prepare students for industry-recognized microcredentials. Track progress toward credential attainment. Embed career readiness and workforce skills.
Technology Integration
Use approved technology platforms. Manage classroom equipment and ensure responsible use.
Collaboration, Support, and Guidance:
Work closely with colleagues, leadership, and facility staff to ensure delivery of a well-rounded educational program. Participate in team meetings to discuss scholar progress, share strategies, and address academic and/or behavioral concerns. Communicate regularly with staff about scholar needs and achievements.
Compliance and Reporting
Ensure high-quality instructional materials comply with organization, facility, district, and federal education regulations. Prepare reports (lesson plans, assessments, progress reports, gradebook, etc.) on time and in accordance with organizational guidelines.
Other Duties as Assigned
Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (required) in education or subject field (strongly preferred), or 3 to 5 years industry experience in lieu of degree
- Must have or be eligible for initial certification by OSSE in the appropriate content area (must obtain initial certification within 1 year of employment)
- Experience teaching technology or digital literacy
- Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth (preferred)
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.
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. Compensation for instructional roles follows our established pay bands, which can be accessed from our career page. 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:67,500 - 107,500 USD per year(MAA@ Youth Service Center)
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