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TenSquare, LLC

Special Education Teacher (SY 25-26)

TenSquare, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DC's vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement. As one of the oldest public charter schools in the city, our campuses support about 600 racially and ethnically diverse students from all wards of Washington, DC. Approximately 25% of our students are English language learners (multilingual learners). One-third of students live in the surrounding neighborhood and approximately 50% live in Ward 1. Meridian's elementary PreK-5th grade campus is located in DC's vibrant U Street Corridor. Meridian's middle school campus, grades 6-8, is located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood.

Meridian draws on the strengths of our neighborhood and our partnerships with community organizations to support our students and families. The city is our classroom; as an emerging EL Education school, we prepare our students to be active citizens and create a better world. Through language learning, a rich and rigorous curriculum, and the school-wide values of curiosity, respect, resilience, and leadership, we support students in achieving their highest aspirations.

Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking a special education teacher to work with our students for the 2025-26 school year. Special education teaching positions are full-time, salaried, 10-month positions. Special Education Teachers at Meridian are responsible for the following:

Collaborating with colleagues to develop and deliver specialized instruction in the classroom designed to help students meet grade-level standards and achieve personal learning goals Utilizing strong content knowledge to effectively present enticing and rigorous Common Core-aligned lessons 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 assessments and classwork for students with special needs Administer and develop subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing IEPs Assessing student progress against IEP goals, learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration. Tracking and monitoring assessment results in order to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans Communicating with families regarding service delivery and student progress Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate Establish and implement effective classroom management procedures, and maintain a productive, safe, and focused learning environment Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Ideal candidates will have the following education and experience:

Bachelor's degree required. Concentration or advanced degree in education preferred. Two or more years of teaching experience as a K-12 teacher in an urban environment with a strong record of student achievement preferred Experience with co-teaching models preferred Experience writing and monitoring IEPs preferred Spanish language skills a plus SALARY AND BENEFITS Meridian teachers and staff are compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn additional income through leadership opportunities at the school level, offering extracurricular clubs and sports for students, and facilitating tutoring programs. In the 2024-25 school year, the pay scale for teachers ranged from $61,000 -$99,000, based on level of education and years of experience.

HOW TO APPLY Do you embody a love of learning? Do you believe in the importance of educating the whole child? Do you want to help Meridian continue to grow from good to great? Apply today! NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Meridian Public Charter School 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. Meridian PCS 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.