Teacher,Math HS SPed Job Washington area,District of Columbia USA,Education / Teaching

Job Details

Job Location:

Cesar Chavez Public Charter School - Washington, DC 20019

Salary Range: $64,517.24 - $ Salary/year

JOB TITLE:

General Education Teacher

DEPARTMENT:
Mathematics

STATUS:
Exempt, School Year, Full Time

REPORTS TO:

School Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Math Teachers at Chavez are highly effective, dedicated educators committed to fostering mathematical excellence and student growth. They create a rigorous and supportive learning environment where students develop problem-solving skills, mathematical reasoning, and confidence in their abilities. Math Teachers are responsible for engaging instruction, student achievement, and collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and families to ensure student success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Instruction & Student Engagement (70%)

Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision
Develop and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
Thoughtfully plan daily lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary
Develops instructional plans that are engaging, rigorous and ensure all students achieve mastery of the stated learning objectives
Demonstrate strong content knowledge
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding
Lessons and assignments are rigorous and demand that students think critically.
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
Consistently use assessment data to drive instruction and plan activities.
Be accountable for students’ academic growth and increase each individual student’s achievement
Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment
Establishes high academic and behavior expectations for every student
Fosters respectful interactions between and among students and staff.
Collaborate and engage with peers and administrators to improve instructional practice and achieve student learning goals.
Provide additional instruction and support to students outside of content area to achieve school-wide goals and address student needs
Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, professional development and school-wide functions
Invest parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication
Perform additional duties as assigned

Public Policy & Fellowship Integration (20%)

Work with the Public Policy Manager to implement high-quality instruction in the Mathematics course, ensuring alignment with Chavez’s mission and academic standards.
Facilitate meaningful discussions and analysis of public policy topics, helping students connect their research to real-world issues.
Assist in the planning and execution of public policy events, including Symposium, Professionalism Day, and other school-wide initiatives, that enhance student learning and presentation skills.
Collaborate with the Public Policy Manager to ensure all students are placed in appropriate fellowship experiences that align with their research interests and career aspirations.
Monitor student progress in fellowships, providing academic support and reflection opportunities to ensure a meaningful learning experience.

Curriculum Development & School-Wide Collaboration (10%)

Engage in consistent reflection and review of curriculum and programs to best meet Chavez’s annual goals and mission.
Analyze classroom data and student work to drive continuous improvement and celebrate academic growth.
Attend all required staff…

Teacher, Math HS SPed