Special Education Teacher (Grades 3-5 Math, Pull-out)

The TenSquare Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Street Prep in Northeast DC is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026–27 school year to provide pull-out math instruction to students in grades 3 through 5.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for delivering targeted, differentiated math instruction to identified students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in small-group settings outside the general education classroom, and collaborating with classroom teachers to support student progress toward grade-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
• Two or more years of teaching experience as an elementary special education teacher in an urban environment preferred.
• Experience providing small-group or pull-out math instruction preferred.
• Experience writing and monitoring IEPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop math curriculum and instructional goals grounded in standards.
• Deliver differentiated math instruction in pull-out small-group settings outside general education classrooms.
• Develop and monitor IEPs for students on assigned caseload.
• Keep records up to date with progress notes and assessments.
• Modify math assessments and classwork for students with special needs.
• Assess progress toward IEP goals and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Communicate with families regarding service delivery and student progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience (urban setting)

Small-group / pull-out math

IEP writing & monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher (Grades 3-5 Math, Pull-out)

Perry Street Prep serves 400+ PreK, elementary and middle school students in Northeast DC. We are a community of diverse learners, with students from all eight wards of the city, that builds relationships with families and empowers students to be college-ready and to thrive in a global society. Our goal is to provide every student, PreK-8th grade, with the knowledge, the attitudes and the support they will need to succeed in rigorous high schools and beyond.

Perry Street Prep students have PRIDE: perseverance, respect, integrity, dependability, and excellence. Our school culture emphasizes PRIDE qualities, and our faculty and staff help our students strive to embody them.

Our diverse, committed, and driven staff have led Perry Street Prep to become one of the highest performing schools in Washington, DC. In 2024, the school received a full continuance of its charter for five years meeting all academic, legal, and financial goals. In 2019, we earned the distinction of Tier I, the highest performance rating given by the DC Public Charter School Board, designation as an ESEA Distinguished School by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education for exceptional student achievement by our students with disabilities, and the selection as a 2019 Bold Performance School by EmpowerK12. Since 2016, the school has done major renovations of its school facility and grounds. Perry Street Prep is among the best charter schools in Washington, DC with a strong academic and financial record of success.

For additional information about Perry Street Prep, visit pspdc.org.

We are recruiting a special education teacher for the 2026–27 school year to provide pull-out math instruction to students in grades 3 through 5. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for delivering targeted, differentiated math instruction to identified students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in small-group settings outside the general education classroom, and collaborating with classroom teachers to support student progress toward grade-level math standards and IEP goals. Teaching positions at Perry Street Prep are full-time, salaried, 10-month positions.

Teachers at Perry Street Prep are responsible for the following:

• Collaborating with colleagues in developing cohesive Common Core-aligned math curriculum materials, increasing evidence-based instructional resources, and establishing instructional goals grounded in research
• Utilizing strong elementary math content knowledge to deliver engaging, rigorous, and differentiated Common Core-aligned math lessons in pull-out small-group settings
• Developing Individualized Learning Plans (IEPs) for students on assigned caseload
• Ensuring the records for each identified student are up to date and well-organized, and contain necessary progress notes and assessments
• Modifying math assessments and classwork for students with special needs
• Assessing student progress against IEP goals
• Tracking and monitoring math assessment results to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lessons
• Communicating with families regarding service delivery and student progress
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Perry Street Prep is seeking educators with the following education, experience, and personal philosophy:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required. Special education or master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of teaching experience as an elementary special education teacher in an urban environment preferred
• Experience providing small-group or pull-out math instruction preferred
• Experience writing and monitoring IEPs preferred
• A belief that all students can learn
• A desire to be an active part of a diverse community of educators, scholars, and families
• A strong work ethic, individual drive, and an ability to thrive in a collaborative environment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Perry Street Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Please see our salary scale here.

Perry Street Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School’s EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Perry Street Prep prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.