Hybrid Lead Special Education Teacher – IEP & Growth

Catholic Charities; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust professional development

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Parenting leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is hiring a Certified Teacher to lead instructional teams and support students with disabilities. The role emphasizes creating a healthy, safe, structured classroom environment and communicating with families, staff, and administration.

The incumbent will adapt lessons, document progress toward IEP goals, and contribute to schoolwide plans for positive student outcomes. The position requires ESOL/Credential specifics and a DC reciprocity option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education is required; a Master's is preferred.
• Certification in Special Education is required; out-of-state certification accepted.
• PRAXIS I & II or equivalent exams must be passed.
• Minimum of 1 semester student teaching or 1 year of lead classroom teaching.
• Experience in behavior management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adapts and modifies lesson plans from the school curriculum to support students through the curriculum/lessons.
• Regularly collects data to document progress toward IEP goals, CCSS, and PARCC requirements.
• Regularly meets with the Principal and classroom team regarding student goals and needs.
• Supports staff and Principal in understanding special education practices and coordinating trainings.
• Prepares, writes and implements IEPs using OSSE's SEDS system.
• Maintains documentation on student participation, achievements, incidents, parental contacts, etc.
• Supports students in traditional and functional academics, including transition activities like Job Shadowing and Summer Youth Employment.
• Provides written feedback to the Principal about classroom paraprofessional performance as requested.
• Safely transports students to and from school events in an agency vehicle; supports home visits and deliveries as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Driver's license

MS Office

MS Teams

Zoom

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's in Special Education preferred

Special Education certification

PRAXIS I & II

DC educator credential reciprocity (if applicable)

Student teaching/lead classroom experience

Tools

None

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is hiring a Certified Teacher to lead instructional teams and support students with disabilities. The role emphasizes creating a healthy, safe, structured classroom environment and communicating with families, staff, and administration.

The incumbent will adapt lessons, document progress toward IEP goals, and contribute to schoolwide plans for positive student outcomes. The position requires ESOL/Credential specifics and a DC reciprocity option.