Elementary Ela Teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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).
• Successful completion of Praxis I and II exams (unless already holding a standard teaching license).
• 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.

EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,313.00 - $90,905.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person