Special Education (SPED) Teacher

Meridian Public Charter School • Washington, DC

2d • 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. Teachers collaborate 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, deliver rigorous and engaging Common Core-aligned instruction, and differentiate instruction for varied learning styles and abilities.

The role includes assessing students’ academic and developmental growth through observation and other assessment methods, monitoring results to refine teaching practices and differentiated lesson plans, and applying urgency, rigor, and consistency to foster a positive learning environment with high expectations. Teachers communicate with students, parents, and school staff about progress toward learning goals, establish and implement effective classroom management procedures, and maintain a productive, safe, and focused classroom. Other duties may be assigned.

Meridian describes its school community as collaborative and mission-driven, with ongoing professional development, instructional coaching, thoughtful onboarding, and systems intended to support staff effectiveness and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Successful completion of Meridian’s pre-employment requirements, including a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Concentration or advanced degree in education.
• Two or more years of teaching experience as a K–12 teacher 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 a variety of 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 that promotes high expectations.
• Communicate with students, parents, and school staff to ensure students are on track and progressing toward goals.
• Establish and implement effective classroom management procedures and maintain a productive, safe, and focused learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and instructional coaching.
• Opportunities to earn additional income through school-level leadership opportunities, extracurricular clubs and sports, and tutoring programs.

What This Job Offers

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