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About this English Language Learners Teacher SY26-27 role at District of Columbia International School

District of Columbia International School · Onsite · Washington, D.C.

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

Position Overview: DCI is hiring full-time English Language Learners Teacher. This teaching position entails instructional and planning responsibilities for providing IB English Language Learners education to students at DCI during the school year.

Salary Range:  $63,113 - $105,575 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience) 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred.
  • Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Clear a background check.

Key Qualities & Skills:

  • Plan and provide rigorous and differentiated instruction to DCI students who qualify for EL services and support, following the SIOP Model and the IB approach.
  • Conduct WIDA assessments and report on progress, analyze multiple sources of EL learning data, and differentiate EL instruction and school supports based on data analysis
  • Participate in child study meetings and provide case management functions
  • Collaborate with and support general education teachers and related service providers to ensure the educational needs of ELs are met 
  • Collaborate closely with education leadership on EL programming 
  • Keep current on all EL related regulations and initiatives
  • Demonstrate effective advocacy and transition planning to ensure ELs' success post-graduation.
  • Advise students, including teaching an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the school’s instructional program.
  • Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible, and accountable.
  • Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school’s discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning.
  • Ability to accept and implement feedback received for real-time improvement. 
  • Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
  • Embrace professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities to deliver instruction at a high level. 
  • Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership. 
  • High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.
  • Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
  • Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family. 

  • We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.  
  • We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
  • Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work.

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

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About District of Columbia International School

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.  

Our school is grounded in the following essential characteristics, which shape the DCI experience for our faculty, students, and families:

  • Culturally Competent: We expect our community to reflect and celebrate the diversity of our students and staff. 
  • Ownership: Community members are owners and don’t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results.
  • Insist on the Highest Standards: Our staff is continually raising the bar and driving their teams to deliver high-quality education.
  • Doing the Most: We are committed to giving students the tools they need to succeed in anything they choose for life after high school.
  • Disagree and Commit: We are obligated to respectfully challenge decisions even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting.
  • Servant Leadership: We start the decision-making process with the community, student, and staff needs, and work backward.
  • Accountability: Community members are expected to provide and uphold honest, constructive feedback with each other through hard conversations.

Join a great team focused on building a great school for our community!

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