English Language Learners Teacher SY26-27

DCI - District of Columbia International School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Paid leave

Daily planning time

Professional development

Reasonable class sizes

Job summary

DCI - District of Columbia International School in Washington, DC is hiring a full-time English Language Learners teacher. This role provides IB English Language Learners education to middle and high school students, with instructional planning and collaboration across classrooms.

The position emphasizes WIDA assessments, data-driven differentiation, and alignment with the SIOP model and IB framework. Strong communication, technology proficiency, and a successful background check are required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Master's Degree in secondary education or related area preferred.
• Experience teaching EL or IB-related content strongly preferred.
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms and G-Suite tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide rigorous EL instruction following SIOP and IB approaches.
• Conduct WIDA assessments and report progress using EL data.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and service providers.
• Participate in child study meetings and provide case management.
• Advise students and lead advisory activities within IB framework.
• Utilize 1:1 Chromebooks effectively to support instruction.

Skills

Plan differentiated instruction

WIDA proficiency

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration with teachers

Communication with families

Advisory and student support

IB MYP/DP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

G-Suite proficiency

Chromebooks program

Job description

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 full-time English Language Learners Teacher. This teaching position entails instructional and planning responsibilities for providing IB English Language Learners education to students at DCI during the school year.

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 and provide rigorous and differentiated instruction to DCI students who qualify for EL services and support, following the SIOP Model and the IB approach.
• Conduct WIDA assessments and report on progress, analyze multiple sources of EL learning data, and differentiate EL instruction and school supports based on data analysis
• Participate in child study meetings and provide case management functions
• Collaborate with and support general education teachers and related service providers to ensure the educational needs of ELs are met
• Collaborate closely with education leadership on EL programming
• Keep current on all EL related regulations and initiatives
• Demonstrate effective advocacy and transition planning to ensure ELs' success post-graduation.
• 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.