Special Education (SPED) Teacher

Meridian Public Charter School • Washington, DC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Meridian Public Charter School is seeking an Inclusion Special Education (SPED) Teacher to support elementary school students for the 2026–27 school year. The role is part of a collaborative, mission-driven school community focused on academic excellence, equity, and educating the whole child through language, literacy, and the arts.

The teacher collaborates with colleagues to develop cohesive Common Core-aligned curriculum materials, expand instructional resources, and establish instructional goals. They prepare standards-based lessons that challenge students’ critical thinking, differentiate instruction for varied learning styles and abilities, and assess and monitor students’ academic and developmental growth. Assessment results inform ongoing refinement of teaching practices and differentiated lesson plans.

The teacher helps create a positive learning environment grounded in urgency, rigor, and consistency; communicates with students, parents, and school staff about student progress; and establishes and implements effective classroom management procedures to maintain a productive, safe, and focused classroom. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two or more years of teaching experience as a K–12 teacher in an urban environment with a strong record of student achievement preferred.
• Experience or strength in the content area preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Nice To Haves

• A concentration or advanced degree in education.
• Two or more years of K–12 teaching experience in an urban environment with a strong record of student achievement.
• Experience or strength in the content area.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop cohesive Common Core-aligned curriculum materials, increase instructional resources, and establish instructional goals.
• Prepare standards-based lessons that challenge students’ critical thinking.
• Use strong content knowledge to present engaging and rigorous Common Core-aligned lessons.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate multiple learning styles and abilities.
• Assess students’ academic and developmental growth through observation and varied assessment methods.
• Track and monitor assessment results to refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans.
• Apply urgency, rigor, and consistency to create a positive learning environment with high expectations.
• Communicate with students, parents, and school staff to support student learning progress and progress toward goals.
• Establish and implement effective classroom management procedures to maintain a productive, safe, and focused learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits within the DC public charter landscape.
• Ongoing professional development and instructional coaching.
• Opportunities to earn additional income through school-level leadership opportunities, extracurricular clubs and sports, and tutoring programs.
• Thoughtful onboarding and systems designed to support effectiveness and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level