Middle School Special Education Teacher SY26-27

District of Columbia International School•Washington, DC

8h•$63,113 - $105,575•Onsite

About The Position

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is hiring a full-time Middle School Special Education Teacher for the SY26-27 school year. This role involves instructional and planning responsibilities within the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for grades 6-12, with a focus on empowering students to follow their passions. The position also includes special education case management duties. DCI is a public charter school serving a diverse student body of over 1600 students, emphasizing an IB curriculum, advanced language learning (Chinese, Spanish, French), and student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree is required.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Clear a background check.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred.
Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred.
Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan lessons using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB English, Math, Science & Social Studies Education curriculum framework.
Deliver exceptional English instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners in a culturally responsive manner.
Provide instruction to DCI students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Write, deliver, and monitor IEPs.
Provide behavioral support to students with Tier 3 behaviors and have a special education classification.
Conduct special education meetings and case management functions.
Collaborate with general education teachers and related service providers.
Collaborate closely with education leadership.
Keep current on all OSSE regulations and initiatives.
Demonstrate effective advocacy and transition planning for students with disabilities at DCI.
Advise students, including teaching an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the school’s instructional program.
Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible, and accountable.
Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school’s discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning.
Ability to accept and implement feedback received for real-time improvement.
Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
Embrace professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities to deliver instruction at a high level.
Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.
High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.
Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction.
Other duties as assigned.