SYMiddle School Special Education Teacher; 5th–8th

Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.

As a member of our Middle School Academy, staff have the opportunity to shape students during one of the most pivotal stages of their academic and personal development, building the skills, confidence, and critical thinking they need to thrive in high school and beyond. With two teachers in every classroom, staff collaborates closely across content areas to ensure every scholar receives rigorous instruction, individualized support, and the meaningful relationships they need to grow as learners and leaders.

As a Middle School Special Education Teacher, you will work with students through:

• Provide targeted, high-impact instruction aligned to IEP goals through push-in, pull-out, small-group instruction, and co-teaching models as needed.
• Design and implement accommodations and modifications that preserve rigor and access to grade-level standards.
• Partner with general education teachers to ensure students receive consistent support across settings.

• Maintain excellence in IEP development, documentation, timelines, service minutes, and communication to ensure proactive, accurate, and timely compliance.
• Monitor progress toward goals using structured data systems; translate data into instructional adjustments and service changes when needed.
• Facilitate high-quality collaboration with families to ensure clarity, trust, and shared ownership of student progress.

• Partner with grade-level teams, interventionists, and special education staff to ensure students receive coherent and aligned support across classrooms.
• Participate in student support meetings and instructional problem-solving routines grounded in evidence and urgency.

• Build strong student relationships and contribute to an inclusive, structured environment where students feel affirmed and challenged.
• Communicate consistently with families, providing transparency into progress, needs, and instructional priorities.

We are seeking educators who are driven by student achievement, equity, and continuous growth, and who have the discipline to help every student meet a high bar.

• Instructional Readiness :
  You deliver instruction that accelerates learning and contributes to strong team outcomes.
• Achievement Orientation :
  You believe all students can meet grade-level expectations, set ambitious goals, use data to adjust instruction, and persist until students succeed.
• Demonstrated Commitment :
  You are reliable, follow through on responsibilities, and sustain impact across the full school year and beyond.
• Mission Alignment :
  You are committed to educational equity in Washington, DC, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Growth Mindset & Professionalism :
  You seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.

• Bachelor’s Degree (in any field);
  Majors or minors in Special Education are preferred
• Teacher Certification (lapsed certifications are okay) or enrollment in an alternative certification program (e.g., Teach For America, Capital Teaching Residency, City Teaching Alliance, etc.)
• Experience with reviewing, writing, and implementing IEPs is preferred.

Ingenuity Prep offers among the strongest compensation and benefits packages of any public charter school in Washington, D.C. Our compensation and benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation with up to 7% annual salary growth
• 401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3% + Smart Save auto increase…