Special Education Teacher (PK-5) 2025-26 School Year! Washington, DC

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony DC Public Charter School is seeking an enthusiastic Elementary School Teacher who will contribute to a learner-centered educational program emphasizing STEM. This in-person role requires a Bachelors degree, teaching experience, and a passion for fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere for students K-5.

Benefits

10 paid sick/personal days

Healthcare with 90% employer contribution for full-time employees

401k Retirement 3% Employer Contribution

$100,000 Life Insurance - employer-sponsored

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance - employer-sponsored

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience required.
• Teaching license from DC or another state is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare lessons that meet individual student needs.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assess student progress and report to parents as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Ability

Problem-Solving Skills

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

Masters Degree and/or teacher certification preferred

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Elementary School Teacher

* This is an in-person job, remote working is not available

* All candidates should be fully vaccinated

* Harmony DC does not sponsor J1 visa

*Teaching license from DC or another state is preferred

*Minimum 2 years of Teaching Experience is Required

Harmony DC Public Charter School is a public charter school located in NE Washington, DC. serving students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

The mission of Harmony School of Excellence-DC is to prepare students for higher learning in a safe, caring, and collaborative atmosphere through a quality learner-centered educational program with a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

oBachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

oMaster's degree and/or teacher certification are preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

oPlan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

oCreate a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

oPrepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.

oPrepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

oEncourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

oGuide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.

oEmploy a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

oStrive to implement, by instruction and action, the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

oAssess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

oRefer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.

oTake necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

oMaintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

oAssist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

oDevelop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

oMake provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.

oPlan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.

oMaintain and improve professional competence.

oParticipate in district and campus staff development.

oAttend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.

oMaintain a professional relationship with colleagues.

oEstablish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.

oPrepare and submit lesson plans in a timely manner in the platform the school utilizes.

oMaintain a minimum number of grades in the Gradebook in a timely manner.

oPerform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

oAbility to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

oAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.

oAbility to organize special programs for assigned campus.

oAbility to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.

oAbility to analyze data

oAbility to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

Employee Benefits - 2024-25 School Year

10 paid sick/personal days

Healthcare with Carefirst(Platinum benchmark plan) 90% employer contribution for full-time employees(50% employer contribution for dependents)

Dental and vision- 90% employer contribution for the employee (50% employer contribution for dependents)

401k Retirement 3% Employer Contribution (whether or not the employee contributes)

$100,000 Life Insurance - 100% employer-sponsored

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer-sponsored

Flexible Spending Account - 100% employer-sponsored

Workers Compensation - 100% employer-sponsored