SY 24/25 7th/8th Grade Math Special Education Teacher

It’s not just about teaching, it’s about changing lives.

At DC Prep, we’re always on the lookout for outstanding teachers and leaders who believe that every child can excel and who have the passion and drive to make that belief a reality.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

SY 24 / 25 7th / 8th Grade Math Special Education Teacher

Start Date : August 2024

Role Type : Full-Time, 10 month

Location : Washington, DC

FLSA Status : Exempt

Positions :

At DC Prep, Special Education Lead Teachers are departmentalized and tied to one grade level from 3rd-8th grade. Each grade level has both a dedicated ELA and Math Sped teacher working in an inclusion setting alongside the general education teachers.

WHO WE ARE

DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th-grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8.

We’re proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results our students deserve our best! We recognize that how we support our students to be successful is just as important as the results we achieve.

WORKING AT DC PREP

DC Prep's faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level.

Every aspect of our organization and program is designed and continually refined to ensure that goal.

LEAD TEACHERS AT DC PREP

Our lead teachers lay the foundation for our Preppies’ academic success and social emotional development by :

• Planning thoughtfully and teaching joyously. You’ll adapt our rigorous, standards-based curriculum to meet the particular needs of your students.
• Using data intentionally. You are constantly thinking about how to help Preppies achieve ambitious goals.
• Investing in their own learning. We support our teachers’ ongoing professional growth.
• Working collaboratively and flexibly. DC Prep teachers are focused on outcomes for students.
• Building mastery. Starting in 3rd grade, our schools are departmentalized.
• Embodying the DC Prep Way. We’ve built a strong culture of high expectations and student achievement at DC Prep.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AT DC PREP

DC Prep provides support to students using a variety of models tailored to individual student needs.

WHO YOU ARE

You’re passionate about the need for students from underserved communities to learn without limits and the transformational power of talented, mission-aligned people working together to advance a goal.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational background and work experience

• 2+ years of lead teaching experience as a special education teacher in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required.

Skills and characteristics

• Desire and willingness to do whatever it takes to support student achievement.
• Passion for connecting with students and families.
• Extraordinary oral skills to effectively communicate.
• Comfort with and ability to write efficiently and effectively.
• Superior analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Meticulous organizational ability.
• Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability.
• Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• DC Prep teachers are on duty at their assigned campus Mondays through Fridays from 7 : 15 am to 4 : 15 pm.
• All DC Prep staff perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to sit and work at a desk / computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to spend the majority of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.

JOIN US

Do you believe that Learning Has No Limits? Are you eager to join a supportive, innovative, and collaborative community of educators? Apply today!

We’re an equal opportunity employer and hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.

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