Mathematics Teacher

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is seeking a highly motivated Math Teacher for Smothers Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year.

Responsibilities include developing math curricula, planning daily lessons, and using data to drive instruction while engaging families and the school community in student success. A valid DC teaching license is required and experience in education is a plus.

Qualifications

• Plans and implements curricula aligned to standards.
• Maintains strong classroom management and inclusive practices.
• Designs assessments to measure progress toward standards.
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge across math topics.
• Communicates with families about student progress and needs.

Responsibilities

• Sets and reinforces clear expectations aligned with the school's vision.
• Develops and implements math curricula and activities meeting standards.
• Plans daily lessons with varied activities to meet diverse student needs.
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge in mathematics.
• Designs and uses assessments to diagnose understanding and inform instruction.
• Uses data to refine curriculum and instruction.
• Ensures students’ academic growth and achievement.
• Creates a positive, growth-oriented learning environment.
• Reflects on teaching practices and responds to feedback.
• Collaborates in curriculum development and school-wide activities.
• Engages parents in students’ academic success through regular communication.
• Leverage prior experience in education as applicable.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Assessment design

Content knowledge

Family communication

Education

DC Teaching License

Job description

Our students need your expertise, passion, and leadership. Are you ready to join something bigger?

We are looking for highly motivated and skilled Math Teachers to join our team at Smothers Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of our public school students, parents, and the greater DC community.

DCPS serves approximately 51,000 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,700 educators in 117 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.

Position Overview

Vision

Every student feels loved, challenged, and prepared to positively influence and thrive in life.

Mission

Ensure that every school guarantees students reach their full potential through rigorous and joyful learning experiences provided in a nurturing environment.

Strategic Priorities

Empower Our People: Recruit, develop, and retain a talented, caring, and diverse team.

Ensure Excellent Schools: Increase the number of excellent schools throughout the city.

Educate the Whole Child: Provide rigorous, joyful, and inclusive academic and social emotional learning experiences to ensure all students are college and career ready.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.

The Teacher (10-month) will report to the Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision.
• Develops and implements curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Thoughtfully plans daily lessons and implements specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary.
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge.
• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnoses areas of student misunderstanding.
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and informs instructional practices.
• Is accountable for students’ academic growth and increases each individual student’s achievement.
• Creates a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Reflects on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seeks to improve performance, and responds to feedback.
• Participates in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Invests parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication.
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
• Possesses or is eligible for a valid District of Columbia Teaching License issued by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Enthusiasm for and demonstrated mastery of subject matter.
• Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development.
• Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback.

DCPS Values

• STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
• COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
• EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
• TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
• JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.