Special Education Teacher

Center City is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining one of the best faculties in the District.

Grade/s: PreK3 - 8 (Special Education Teachers are typically assigned to a grade band/s as determined by need)

This posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Center City Public Charter Schools (Center City PCS) empower our students for lifelong success by building strong character, promoting academic excellence, and generating public service throughout Washington, D.C. In this endeavor, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining one of the best faculties in the District. Center City staff are teachers, mentors, and leaders, and they play an important role in ensuring each of our students maximizes their potential. Our network serves over 1,400 students annually across our six campuses in the District, with a staff of over 250 dedicated individuals.

Special Education teachers work under the direct supervision of the campus principal and receive additional support from the Student Support Services Department at Central Office. Special Education teachers are expected to help create an inclusive environment, set high expectations, and deliver targeted instruction for students with disabilities. The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable about the Common Core State Standards and research-based instructional strategies for diverse learners.

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use various sources of data for purposes of IEP development and amendments, developing lessons, and determining students’ progress toward goals; write IEP progress reports using student data describing progress toward goals
• Plan and deliver meaningful instruction in and outside the general education classroom that aligns with grade-level Common Core standards, mapped backwards to target students’ present levels of performance.
• Write and implement IEPs that are designed with student, parent, and general education teacher input, various data sources, target priority skills, and include meaningful accommodations and classroom supports.
• Deliver targeted instruction to students individually or in small groups; use data to track and communicate student progress, and propose adaptations to IEP programming.g
• Support development of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) or informal behavior systems; hold students accountable to high behavioral expectations while supporting their social-emotional development
• Engage families meaningfully to discuss their child’s progress and include input on IEPs, evaluation decisions, and Secondary Transition Plans.
• Engage parents and families in their child’s academic success by fostering an ongoing relationship centered around hopes and dreams.
• Work collaboratively with general and special education teachers to plan and deliver the general education curriculum
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers to ensure they implement accommodations and supports for students as outlined in their IEP
• Participate in the Center City PCS learning community via PLC’s, campus/district professional development, and weekly campus-based grade-level planning sessions
• Reflect on teaching by accepting ongoing informal feedback and implementing changes based on that feedback
• Follow school-wide procedures for attire, behavior, and punctuality (teacher hours are 8:00 AM -4:00 PMM)
• Attend and participate in occasional school events outside of regular school hours

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education (preferred), or a related field
• Licensure in Special Education, or plans to obtain licensure in Special Education
• Strong familiarity with the Common Core Coherence Map for Math, with experience teaching the Eureka Math curriculum preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience (five years preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in classroom management, instructional strategies to support diverse learning needs, and use of data to support instruction, with evidence of growth
• Working knowledge of EasyIEP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive strongly preferred
• Must have working knowledge of federal and local special education laws
• References that reflect a high standing with past employers
• Able to lift to 10 pounds and able to stand for long hours
• Must be able to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19

Center City PCS offers the following benefits to all full-time employees.

• The employer subsidizes medical, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid sick and personal time off

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Center City PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Center City PCS is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. That enables us to meet our mission and values better while serving students and families throughout Washington, DC. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Center City PCS educators are teachers, mentors, and leaders, they play an important role ensuring each student maximizes their potential.

Why Build a Career at Center City?

Ongoing Professional Development

Center City recognizes that our teachers, just like our students, are life-long learners. We also know that investments in employee professional development and career success are significant factors in employee satisfaction. Therefore, we provide extensive professional development opportunities, including workshops, professional learning communities, and coaching to improve the quality of instruction. As educators, we share the ultimate goal of improving student outcomes.

Teacher Voice Matters

Teachers matter at Center City and we take every opportunity to listen and learn. Through informal discussions, gatherings, surveys and networking events, teachers always have an opportunity to share. Center City believes in open and honest communication and we celebrate being an authentic and diverse community.

Teacher Qualifications: The Basics

While every teacher is different, Center City PCS seekscandidates with:

• A bachelor’s or master's degree in an applicable subject area;
• A passing Praxis exam score by OSSE standards for the applicable grade level or subject area; and
• One year of full-time teaching experience, preferably in an urban environment.

Center City PCS continues to partner with TORSH Talent , an online professional learning platform that supports educator growth through a development cycle of assessment, goal setting, feedback, coaching, and data analysis.