Special Education Teachers (SY25-26, 26-27)

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS
Founded in 1999 by a group of dedicated volunteers, Meridian Public Charter School is one of Washington, DC’s oldest continuously operating public charter schools. Serving students in grades K–8, Meridian has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to educating the whole child through its ALL approach—Arts, Language, and Literacy.

Meridian operates across two campuses—Elementary and Middle School—housed in historic buildings that reflect the school’s deep roots in the city. With our elementary campus located in the historic U Street Corridor of downtown Washington, DC, and our Middle School Campus located between the Petworth and Columbia Heights neighborhoods, Meridians Campuses are both located in vibrant neighborhoods known for its rich cultural history, diverse dining options, and bustling small business community.
What truly distinguishes Meridian among DC public charter schools is its ability to blend academic rigor, artistic expression, community connection, and educator investment within a historic and dynamic urban setting. Meridian is a place where students are known, staff are supported, families are valued, and learning is driven by purpose.

Together, Meridian’s students, families, and staff form a vibrant learning community—committed to excellence, grounded in equity, and united by a shared belief in what’s possible when Arts, Language, and Literacy lead the way.

For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking special education teachers to work with our students for both the 2025-26 and the 2026-27 school year. Special education teaching positions are full-time, salaried, 10-month positions. Special Education Teachers at Meridian are responsible for the following:
Collaborating with colleagues to develop and deliver specialized instruction in the classroom designed to help students meet grade-level standards and achieve personal learning goals
Utilizing strong content knowledge to effectively present enticing and rigorous Common Core-aligned lessons
Developing Individualized Learning Plans (IEPs) for students on assigned caseload
Ensuring the records for each identified student are up to date and well-organized, and contain necessary progress notes and assessments
Modifying assessments and classwork for students with special needs
Administer and develop subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing IEPs
Assessing student progress against IEP goals, learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
Tracking and monitoring assessment results in order to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans
Communicating with families regarding service delivery and student progress
Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate
Establish and implement effective classroom management procedures, and maintain a productive, safe, and focused learning environment
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have the following education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration or advanced degree in education preferred.
Two or more years of teaching experience as a K-12 teacher in an urban environment with a strong record of student achievement preferred
Experience with co-teaching models preferred
Experience writing and monitoring IEPs preferred
Spanish language skills a plus
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Meridian teachers and staff are compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn additional income through leadership opportunities at the school level, offering extracurricular clubs and sports for students, and facilitating tutoring programs. In the 2024-25 school year, the pay scale for teachers ranged from $61,000 -$99,000, based on level of education and years of experience.

HOW TO APPLY
Do you embody a love of learning? Do you believe in the importance of educating the whole child? Do you want to help Meridian continue to grow from good to great? Apply today! NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Meridian Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School’s EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Meridian PCS prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.