9th Grade Special Education ELA Teacher SY26-27

E.L. Haynes Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

E.L. Haynes Public Charter School in Washington, DC seeks an experienced teacher to plan and deliver instruction aligned with rigorous academic standards and the graduate profile.

You will analyze assessments and use data to inform practice, collaborating with special education and ELL staff to support student growth. The role emphasizes building a positive classroom culture, engaging families, and contributing to school events beyond the standard day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required as stated in the posting.
• Experience teaching in urban settings is preferred.
• Solid understanding of standards-based curriculum and assessment.
• Ability to foster a positive classroom culture and relationships.
• Experience using models and exemplars to drive instruction.
• Strong collaboration skills to support student success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction based on rigorous standards and assessments.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student performance and adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with special education and ELL staff to implement supports.
• Create a positive classroom culture that centers relationships.
• Engage families and caregivers in student success and updates.
• Participate in school events beyond regular hours as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Standards-based instruction

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Spanish proficiency

Project-based learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

DC teaching certification (DC)

Job description

E.L. Haynes provides a rigorous and engaging college preparatory curriculum for students in grades Pre-K through 12. Our instructional program provides intensive learning experiences that deepen understanding at all grade levels so that every student is prepared to become kind and curious community members, lifelong learners, and leaders of social justice.Please read more about our academic program here.Starting salary range: $66,000 - $111,500You will:Plan and deliver exceptional instruction based on E. L. Haynes' rigorous academic standards, curriculum framework, graduate profile, and student assessment data;Conduct and analyze ongoing assessments of student performance;Collaborate with other teachers, including special education and ELL teachers to implement student supports;Create a positive and supportive classroom culture and environment that puts relationships with students first;Engage families and caregivers in their students' success;Be an active member of the school community, attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours, and completing other duties as assigned.You have:A bachelor’s degree;Two or more years of teaching experience in an urban setting;A clear understanding of standards-based curriculum and standards-based assessment;An ability to build a positive and supportive classroom culture;Used models and exemplars to drive instruction; andStrong collaboration skills in order to ensure student success.You might also have:A Washington, DC teaching certification;A strong background in differentiated and student-centered instruction;Experience in hands-on learning such as experiential learning or project-based learning;Experience in data-driven instruction;Verbal or written proficiency in Spanish; andAn advanced degree in education or your subject area.