Middle School Special Education Teacher SY26-27

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI's education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

Position Overview: DCI is hiring a full-time Middle School Special Education Teacher. This teaching position entails instructional and planning responsibilities for providing IB education to students at DCI during the school year. This position also includes some special education case management responsibilities.

Salary Range: $63,113 - $105,575 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred.
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Clear a background check.

Key Qualities & Skills:

• Plan lessons using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB English, Math, Science & Social Studies Education curriculum framework.
• Deliver exceptional english instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners in a culturally responsive manner.
• Provide instruction to DCI students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Write, deliver, and monitor IEPs.
• Provide behavioral support to students with Tier 3 behaviors and have a special education classification.
• Conduct special education meetings and case management functions.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and related service providers.
• Collaborate closely with education leadership.
• Keep current on all OSSE regulations and initiatives.
• Demonstrate effective advocacy and transition planning for students with disabilities at DCI.
• Advise students, including teaching an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the school's instructional program.
• Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible, and accountable.
• Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school's discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning.
• Ability to accept and implement feedback received for real-time improvement.
• Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
• Embrace professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities to deliver instruction at a high level.
• Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.
• High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
• Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.
• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work .

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.