SY26-27 Special Education Teacher

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (LAMB)•Washington, DC

3d•$50,630 - $89,250

About The Position

LAMB is hiring a Special Education Teacher to support students from preschool through 5th grade in a bilingual Montessori public school serving diverse urban families in Washington, DC. The role supports students and staff in a bilingual environment and involves case management, IEP development and implementation, differentiated instruction, progress monitoring, family partnership, and collaboration with school teams. The teacher is expected to contribute to LAMB’s coaching culture, professional learning, Montessori practices, and commitment to student belonging, inclusion, peace, and equality. This is a 10-month, full-time position scheduled weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The position reports to the Special Education Manager. Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $50,630 to $89,250. A benefits package includes medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), a retirement plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and transit, and vacation and sick leave. Employment requires successful completion of a background investigation.

Requirements

Meet state educational requirements; preferably hold a valid state-issued teaching license in Cross-Categorical Special Education in elementary education, or meet eligibility requirements, including undergraduate studies in Special Education and passing scores on Praxis I and II.
Have one or more years of teaching experience in early childhood programs and/or experience in dual-language education.
Be able to work with students of various abilities, including students with identified exceptionalities.
Meet health requirements, including immunizations and TB screening.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating an anti-racist school environment.
Model critical thinking and student-centered practice, with the ability to use standards and data analysis to inform curriculum planning.
Demonstrate independent and collaborative, solutions-oriented problem-solving.
Show commitment to demonstrating love and joy toward students, colleagues, and the work.
Bring a willing, hardworking attitude and a growth mindset toward oneself, students, and colleagues.
Take ownership of personal work and the school mission.
Commit to learning and implementing Grace and Courtesy and PAZ.
Be open to deepening understanding and differentiation for each student’s individual needs, especially students with IEPs and other student services.
Understand age-appropriate student development.
Build strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with students, colleagues, families, and other stakeholders.
Manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment; multitask, prioritize, and remain calm under pressure.
Stay current with educational research, technology, and educational platforms.
Be punctual and able to follow the stated weekday schedule.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English ability.
Experience working in a multicultural, bilingual environment.
Experience with Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

Perform case management, including developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), monitoring implementation of modifications and accommodations in general education instruction, facilitating team and IEP meetings, and documenting student progress through quarterly progress reports.
Design and implement engaging instruction based on students’ IEP goals and objectives.
Differentiate instruction across content, process, and product to meet the learning needs of diverse students.
Participate positively in LAMB’s coaching culture and work toward personal and professional goals.
Attend and participate in regular grade-level, language cohort, co-teaching, coaching, data, IEP, AED, 504, and BIP meetings.
Develop IEPs collaboratively with parents, general education teachers, and related service providers, using observations, records, progress-monitoring and benchmarking results, and school-wide assessments.
Participate in scheduled professional development sessions and trainings.
Maintain accurate, current, and confidential student progress records using a web-based program and assessment tools to track mastery of IEP goals and objectives.
Build partnerships with families through updates, monthly newsletters, community communications, and regular communication about academic progress, classroom work, contributions, behavior, and incidents.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences and meetings, communicate with parents in accordance with school policy, and promote the school’s mission, objectives, and policies.
Read and respond to emails from supervisors, colleagues, and families in a timely manner.
Meet with the Principal and/or Coach as needed to develop solutions to parent, staff, or school-related challenges.
Support school safety and assist with arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess coverage as assigned and necessary.
Attend and participate in Back to School Night, the Graduation/Moving Up Celebration, and one family workshop.
Manage professional development related to technology and educational platforms, including Google Suite, Clever, ParentSquare, Transparent Classroom, and PowerSchool.
Model Montessori Grace and Courtesy and LAMB’s PAZ ideals in relationships with students, colleagues, families, and community members.
Foster student belonging and inclusion by modeling and upholding high expectations for all students and practicing Grace and Courtesy and PAZ values.
Arrive on time and be punctual for meetings, transitions, and dismissal; punch in and out on time and keep Paycom information up to date.
Perform other duties as assigned.