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.
DCI is hiring a full-time Computer Science Teacher. To apply, complete the employment application below, and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. You will need to pass a background check. No phone calls, please.
Position Overview: DCI's computer science program is aligned to the AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A standards. In intro classes students learn basic coding structures, data types, and algorithms. They also learn about careers in IT, the ethics of computer usage, and the structure of the internet and networks more broadly. Later in the programs, students take those two AP courses.
Salary Range: $63,113 - $114,845 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)
Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred (Bachelor's Degree is required) .
• Previous experience teaching in this content area or doing software development work in the industry.
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and comfort communicating using G Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, Python, and/or the Java programming language, or be willing to learn those languages on the job.

Essential Attributes:

• Deliver exceptional Computer Science instruction to diverse learners.
• 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, IB DP, IB CP and language immersion
• Ability to do the professional development work needed 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 Chinese, Spanish, and French 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

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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.