High School Math & Special Ed Teacher - Drive Growth

Friendship Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. You will provide daily instruction, design high-quality lessons, and align assessments to our standards to foster academic and social growth.

The role emphasizes differentiating instruction, collaborating with staff and families, and developing SMART goals for students with disabilities.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• At least one of the following: Praxis II exam, Valid Special Education Teaching License, or degree in content area.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Instruction design

Educación

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Master’s degree (Preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. You will provide daily instruction, design high-quality lessons, and align assessments to our standards to foster academic and social growth.

The role emphasizes differentiating instruction, collaborating with staff and families, and developing SMART goals for students with disabilities.