Watkins Elementary School (https://www.capitolhillclusterschool.org) is a diverse and dynamic school community located in the heart of Capitol Hill. We are looking for a highly motivated, children-first, and equity-minded 3rd Grade Math teacher to join our team.

Watkins holds a common belief in ALL students. As an inclusive school we will strive to develop open-minded learners who preserve and demonstrate social-emotional and academic abilities. Our students will be prepared to compete globally and be successful in college, career and life. Our students burst with Panther Pride as they engage in hands on learning with our outdoor garden, FoodPrints Kitchen, STEM Lab and through hands on learning in the classroom. The curriculum focuses on critical thinking skills and conceptual math, and teachers emphasize the application of numeracy and literacy to real-world situations.

DCPS serves approximately 51,000 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,200 educators in 117 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.

The Teacher (10-month) will report to the Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Facilitates Tier 1 and Tier 2 math and/or behavior interventions.
• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision.
• Develops and implements curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Thoughtfully plans daily lessons and implements specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary.
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge.
• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnoses areas of student misunderstanding.
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and informs instructional practices.
• Is accountable for students’ academic growth and increase each individual student’s achievement.
• Creates a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Reflects on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seeks to improve performance, and responds to feedback.
• Participates in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Invests parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree.

- Must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold an OSSE-issued credential or valid teaching credential from another state
• Be currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program
• Have 3 years of full-time lead teaching experience
• Have passing scores on at least 2 of the 4 required educator credential exams
• Have earned a cumulative undergraduate degree GPA of 3.0 or higher

- Strong instructional skills and classroom management.

- Enthusiasm for and demonstrated mastery of subject matter.

- Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development.

- Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO Natalie.Edmonds@k12.dc.gov (*MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST)

DCPS Values

• STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
• COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
• EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
• EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
• TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
• JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $63,373.00 - $131,003.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Test?
• Do you have experience with providing Tier 1 student interventions through MTSS or RTI?

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person