What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School English Teacher position at Capital City Public Charter School?
Capital City is looking for innovative, experienced, and passionate teachers for the school year 2022-2023.
At Capital City, we challenge the status quo every day. Our staff are skilled, compassionate, solutions-oriented, and unwavering in their commitment to give children of all ages, all backgrounds, and all abilities the education they need to thrive. If you want to help prepare the next generation of changemakers, apply today!
Teaching roles are 10-month positions, which are exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Why teach at Capital City?
- Work hard and achieve results, together! At Capital City, teachers work on collaborative teams that grapple with challenges, celebrate successes, and support and learn from one another.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords. We believe the diversity of our staff and the students we serve is our greatest asset. We take seriously the responsibility to achieve equity for our students and build a culture where staff engage in dialogue about race and work to build an inclusive culture.
- Invest in your own learning. Capital City prioritizes the professional growth and learning of our teachers through weekly internal professional development and opportunities to learn from experts around the country. Campus and school-wide leadership opportunities are available for teachers who want them.
- Make your classroom and curriculum your own. Our teachers value the autonomy they have at Capital City to design a curriculum that is dynamic, personal and exciting. There is a culture of innovation that is supported by Principals and Instructional Coaches.
High School English Teachers at Capital City:
- Plan and teach daily classes for 75-85 students taught in five periods per day (class size 12-20 students)
- Utilize a workshop model to differentiate instruction and promote student engagement
- Develop learning expeditions, curriculum, and projects
- Regularly assess student progress and use data to plan for instruction
- Meet and plan at least weekly with a grade-level team
- Serve as an advisor to 12-13 students that involves leading a daily advisory, help to develop the social curriculum, support advisees with college planning and regularly communicate with parents
- Collaborate with staff and students to implement consistent structures and develop traditions at our school
- Involve students in fieldwork and service that deepens understanding and interest
- Support students with completing portfolios and meeting passage requirements
- Attend a summer institute and weekly professional development sessions
- Complete narrative progress reports
- Certification to teach AP courses is highly desired
Capital City seeks to employ experienced, credentialed teachers. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree and 3 years of full-time teaching experience.
Minimum required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least one of the following:
- A major in education or field of instruction or equivalent 30 semester hours of credit
- District of Columbia teaching license in field of instruction
- Two years of verifiable teaching experience as a teacher of record
- One year as a support teacher at Capital City and enrollment in a teacher education or certification program
Spanish speakers are desired. Additionally candidates should have: English Language Learner or English as a Second Language experience and certification preferred, special Education certification preferred, EasyIEP/SEDS experience preferred, experience working with special needs students in an inclusive setting, experience in writing and monitoring IEPs, experience working in urban environments, strong knowledge of pedagogy and experience teaching in a constructivist way, proven ability to work as a member of a team, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to their own learning.
In addition to the above requirements, teachers must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background check and a negative TB test.
This position is subject to the DC Mayor's Order 2021-109, requiring all adults regularly in schools to be up-to-date on all vaccinations for Covid-19.
