About DC Scholars: 

DC Scholars Public Charter School was founded in 2012 and serves approximately 500 students in Preschool - 8th grade. DC Scholars develops life-long scholars who have the academic knowledge and skills, individual passions, and community-mindedness necessary to succeed in and contribute to an ever-changing world. We have cultivated a mission-oriented and collaborative team. Our staff is enthusiastic about reaching a high bar for students. 

The Position: 

DC Scholars Public Charter School is seeking a part-time, temporary Middle School ELA Intervention Teacher (Grades 6-8) with a record of exceptional student achievement and growth. This individual must maintain an unwavering belief that all students can achieve and display a passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs. This is a grant-funded position, and we cannot guarantee the funding for this position will extend beyond June 2024. We are seeking an individual who can provide intervention for approximately 12-15 hours per week, collaborating with school leaders to develop a schedule that can work for students and the individual (hours likely broken up across three days).

The Middle School ELA Intervention Teacher will be responsible for implementing ELA interventions to middle school students, including the Read 180 program and writing interventions. This individual will be responsible for managing the intervention schedule, assessing and monitoring student progress, and collecting and sharing observations of program implementation and impact. 

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Direct Literacy Intervention Instruction to Students in Grades 6-8

• Collaborate with ELA team to create student intervention schedules.
• Facilitate Read 180 and writing intervention groups for middle school students. 
• Assess and monitor student academic progress
• Share student progress updates with teaching teams. 
• Collect and share observations on program implementation and impact. 
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.

Background and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• At least 2 years of successful experience as a classroom teacher. 
• Record of achieving results for students. 
• Ability to measure, track, and share reports on student progress. 
• Deep content knowledge and understanding of Common Core English Language Arts (ELA) standards and best practices; and 
• Experience with Read 180 Intervention Program, strongly preferred. 

Skills

• Ability to help students reading and writing below grade level achieve dramatic growth and progress.
• Superior relationship management skills and the ability to build relationships, motivate, and engage a diverse group of students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and 
• Data analysis and reporting skills.

Mindset

• Passion for educational equity and a commitment to the mission and vision of DC Scholars
• Strong alignment with DC Scholars’ Core Values: High Bar, Passion & Persistence, Hope, Humility & Growth, and Trust
• High standards of excellence for self and for other

The Rewards

• Opportunity to work in an exciting and enjoyable environment that fosters strong family relationships and community partnerships
• Professional connections with other expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to close the opportunity gap 
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Participation in a 403b retirement plan, with matching contributions.

DC Scholars encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. DC Scholars does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.