SY26-27 8th grade Special Education ELA Teacher

DC Prep•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DC Prep is hiring a full-time, 10-month 8th grade Special Education ELA Teacher in Washington, DC, starting immediately. The teacher will support students’ academic and social-emotional development through rigorous, standards-based instruction, inclusion, small-group or one-on-one support, and targeted interventions tailored to student needs and assessment data. The goal is to help students meet ambitious academic goals and succeed in the classroom using the least restrictive form of intervention. Teachers adapt curriculum to students’ needs, plan both grade-level and small-group instruction, use academic and classroom-culture data to guide instruction, and collaborate daily with colleagues. DC Prep supports ongoing professional growth through weekly professional development, observations, and feedback conversations. Teachers also contribute to the school’s culture of high expectations, student achievement, reflection, and collaboration, while engaging students, families, and community members. Teachers work at their assigned campus Monday through Friday, generally from 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with Wednesday professional development extending to 5:00 p.m. Staff may occasionally report to another campus for professional development or network events. Additional duties include instructional clerical work, student supervision, and participation in events such as field trips, after-school events, family-teacher conferences, and home visits as needed. The position involves working in active school environments and meeting the physical demands described in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university.
Desire and willingness to do what it takes to support student achievement in traditionally underserved communities.
Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success.
Strong oral communication skills for varied audiences.
Ability to write efficiently and effectively, including curriculum, email communication, and documentation.
Strong analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisions autonomously.
Ability to thrive in ambiguous and nuanced circumstances.
Meticulous organizational skills, including prioritizing workload, managing multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
Emotional constancy and strong interpersonal skills to maintain purposeful and professional colleague relationships.
Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability suited to a demanding position.
Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission and values and commitment to diversity.
Ability to sit and work at a desk or computer for extended periods; spend most of the day standing or moving around a classroom; talk, hear, grasp, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds, with or without accommodations; concentrate in active and noisy environments; walk, stand, monitor crowded areas, climb stairs, escort students, perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements, and handle potentially high-stress conditions, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of lead teaching experience in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement is highly preferred.
A concentration or advanced degree in education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adapt rigorous, standards-based curriculum to meet students’ needs and support academic and social-emotional development.
Plan grade-level instruction for all students and small-group instruction to help students access grade-level learning.
Provide special education support through inclusion, small-group or one-on-one support, and daily targeted interventions based on individual needs and assessment data.
Analyze academic and classroom-culture data to track progress, inform instruction, and target student focus areas.
Collaborate with colleagues daily to plan, troubleshoot, and adapt instructional approaches.
Participate in weekly professional development, observations, and feedback conversations.
Promote DC Prep’s culture, mission, values, and high expectations with students, families, and community members.
Perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance, and assessments.
Monitor students during morning, lunch, afternoon, and schoolwide transitions as assigned.
Attend staff and student field trips, after-school events, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other parent- or student-related events as needed.
Report to the assigned campus on weekdays and attend Wednesday professional development until 5:00 p.m.; occasionally report to another campus for professional development or network events.