Special Education Teacher (PK3-5)

Elementary Special Education Teacher (PK3-5)

Location: Washington D.C.

Model: 50/50 English-Hebrew Immersion

Our Mission

Sela was founded to dismantle educational inequity racial segregation and cultural isolation. We provide a space where students are celebrated as they begin their journey as global citizens. As a bilingual Hebrew-English school we proudly serve over 280 students from Pre-K3 through 5th grade in the heart of DC.

The Role

As an Special Education Teacher you will serve as a case manager and teacher within our 50/50 immersion model. You will work jointly with the English and Hebrew language teachers to support students with will be conducting push-in and pull-out lessons as well as co-teaching addition you will write IEPs and lead IEP meetings. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in ELA and math to our students with disabilities ensuring a seamless dual language experience for our diverse student body.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management Excellence: Lead the development implementation and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Coordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary IEP meetings with families clinicians and administrators.

• Dual Language Instructional Support: Design specialized lesson plans that adapt Common Core standards for students with diverse needs specifically navigating the cognitive demands of a dual-language environment.

• Data-Driven Advocacy: Regularly analyze progress monitoring data to tailor interventions. Use data to advocate for student needs during IEP meetings.

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with Hebrew immersion teachers and English-language teachers to bridge content ensuring that accommodations are effectively implemented across the day.

• Compliance & Integrity: Maintain meticulous records in accordance with IDEA FERPA and DC local policies ensuring all timelines for evaluations and annual reviews are met.

Instruction and Curriculum

• Plan and deliver specially designed instruction (SDI) in ELA and Math aligned with student IEP goals.

• Modify and adapt grade-level curricula to ensure rigor is maintained while removing barriers to access.

• Utilize a variety of research-based interventions to support foundational skill gaps.

• Work with Hebrew co-teachers to develop visual aids scaffolds and modified vocabulary lists to support students during Hebrew-immersion blocks.

Classroom Environment and Student Engagement

• Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and restorative justice practices tailored to students individual behavioral intervention plans (BIPs).

• Foster student self-advocacy helping learners understand their own profiles and the superpowers of their neurodiversity.

Family Engagement and Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for families of students with IEPs providing regular updates on goal progress.

• Empower families by demystifying the special education process and providing strategies for home-based support in a bilingual context.

• Collaborate with external providers (OTs SLPs Psychologists) to ensure a holistic approach to student development.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution (Masters degree preferred).
• Expertise: Deep subject-matter knowledge; ideally a major/minor or graduate degree in Education or a core content area. A teaching license is preferred but not required.
• Experience: At least two years of elementary teaching experience with a proven track record of student growth.
• Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication; ability to motivate a diverse group of learners.
• Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

Sela PCS offers a competitive salary scale based on experience and education.

• Salary Range: $58525 - $98328 (View our full Salary Scale)
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance.