Elementary Resource SPED Teacher: IEP Impact

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a Special Education Resource Teacher to support students outside the general education setting. The role focuses on delivering targeted instruction, assessment, and collaboration with families to promote achievement within the Friendship curriculum standards.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, two years of SPED teaching experience with a track record of student growth, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must meet one of: Praxis II in content area, Special Education license, or degree in content area.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that fosters students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments that align to Friendship’s curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative, hands‑on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, foster student ingenuity, and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners by employing varied teaching strategies, scaffolding, flexible grouping, and individualized supports to ensure all students can access the curriculum, achieve mastery, and thrive academically.
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards, and honors student achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate effectively with students to understand their talents, interests, and needs while conveying learning expectations and providing regular feedback on their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests, and needs, and provide updates regarding students’ achievements and progress.
• Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions, and professional learning designed to enhance students’ learning experiences and increase student achievement.
• Write and implement SMART goals for IEPs and 504 plans to ensure students with disabilities receive personalized, measurable, and achievable support aligned with their educational needs.

Skills

Special Education

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Education or Special Education

Job description

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a Special Education Resource Teacher to support students outside the general education setting. The role focuses on delivering targeted instruction, assessment, and collaboration with families to promote achievement within the Friendship curriculum standards.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, two years of SPED teaching experience with a track record of student growth, and strong communication skills.