Special Education Teacher - Washington, DC

Location:

Washington, DC

Position:
Full-Time

Setting:
On-Site, School-Based (Preschool / Pre-K)

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Compensation: $40–$50 per hour on W-2 or up to $65 per hour on 1099

Liri Care is hiring a full-time Self-Contained Special Education Teacher to support preschool and pre-K students at a public charter school network in Washington, DC. You will implement Individualized Education Programs for three- and four-year-olds in inclusion, push-in, and pull-out settings, using the network's research-based early childhood instructional model. The role carries both instructional and case management responsibility, including annual IEP development, progress documentation in SEDS, and IDEA compliance activities.

You will work closely with general education teachers in a consultative capacity, integrating research-based interventions through the Response to Intervention model, and partner with related service providers, social workers, and families to keep students progressing toward their goals. This is an opportunity to work at the earliest and most consequential point in a child's education, in a program built specifically to close the achievement gap before kindergarten.

• Transparent compensation:
  Clear rates and straightforward communication throughout the hiring process.
• W-2 or 1099 flexibility:
  Choose the employment structure that works best for you, subject to the requirements of the position.
• Liri AI:
  Reduce time spent on documentation, including progress reports and session notes, so you can focus more of your day on supporting students.
• Built-in professional community:
  Connect with therapists, educators, and special education professionals for peer support and clinical discussion.
• Marketplace earnings:
  Share your own professional resources and keep 96% of every sale.
• Responsive support:
  Our school services team remains available throughout your assignment to help with onboarding, communication, and day-to-day needs.

• $40–$50 per hour on W-2, based on experience and credentials
• Up to $65 per hour on a 1099 contract
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible W-2 employees
• Retirement savings options
• Professional development support
• Relocation or sign-on assistance for select candidates
• Free access to eligible Liri Care platform tools

• Plan and deliver differentiated, developmentally appropriate instruction that supports students' social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in alignment with the IEP and program standards
• Implement IEPs across inclusion, push-in, and pull-out settings
• Apply the Response to Intervention model and consult with general education teachers to support implementation in their classrooms
• Develop annual IEPs in collaboration with the instructional team, with developmentally appropriate student goals
• Document student data and progress in SEDS and other mandated systems
• Support assessment activities for identification and eligibility in accordance with IDEA
• Collaborate with general education teachers, therapists, and social workers to monitor progress toward IEP goals and support access to the general curriculum
• Develop transition plans to kindergarten in partnership with families and school personnel
• Communicate educational goals and student progress to families regularly
• Maintain accurate special education records and documentation of service delivery
• Provide specialized instruction during Extended School Year to eligible students
• Travel to other network locations if needed

• Bachelor's degree in elementary or early childhood special education, at minimum
• Passing score on the Praxis 5025 exam
• Passing score on the Special Education and…