High School History Special Education / Inclusion Teacher (SY 24-25)

Capital City is looking for innovative, experienced, and passionate teachers for the school year 2024-2025.

At Capital City, we challenge the status quo every day. Our staff are skilled, compassionate, solutions-oriented, and unwavering in their commitment to give children of all ages, all backgrounds, and all abilities the education they need to thrive. If you want to help prepare the next generation of changemakers, apply today!

Teaching roles are 10-month positions, which are exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Why teach at Capital City?

Work hard and achieve results, together! At Capital City, teachers work on collaborative teams that grapple with challenges, celebrate successes, and support and learn from one another.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords. We believe the diversity of our staff and the students we serve is our greatest asset. We take seriously the responsibility to achieve equity for our students and build a culture where staff engage in dialogue about race and work to build an inclusive culture.

Invest in your own learning. Capital City prioritizes the professional growth and learning of our teachers through weekly internal professional development and opportunities to learn from experts around the country. Campus and school-wide leadership opportunities are available for teachers who want them.

Make your classroom and curriculum your own. Our teachers value the autonomy they have at Capital City to design a curriculum that is dynamic, personal and exciting. There is a culture of innovation that is supported by Principals and Instructional Coaches.

High School Inclusion Teachers at Capital City :

Develop and deliver specialized instruction in the classroom during academic periods designed to help students meet grade-level standards and achieve personal learning goals

Ensure IEP records are thorough, up to date, and well-organized, including : parent communication logs, progress reports, and assessments

Communicate with families regarding service delivery and progress

Assess student progress on IEP goals and use data to plan for instruction

Monitor English Learner progress on content and language targets and provide accommodations to ensure access to the curriculum

Develop and deliver specialized instruction designed to help students meet grade-level standards and achieve personal learning goals

Modify assessments and classwork for students in special populations

Meet and plan regularly with a team of teachers who teach the same students

Support students with completing portfolios and meeting passage requirements

Collaborate with staff and students to implement consistent structures and develop traditions

Attend a summer institute and weekly professional development with the entire staff

Capital City seeks to employ experienced, credentialed teachers. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree and 3+ years of full-time teaching experience.

Minimum required qualifications : Bachelor’s degree and at least one of the following :

A major in education or field of instruction or equivalent 30 semester hours of credit

District of Columbia teaching license in field of instruction

Two years of verifiable teaching experience as a teacher of record

One year as a support teacher at Capital City and enrollment in a teacher education or certification program

Spanish speakers are desired.

In addition to the above requirements, teachers must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background check