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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 academic approach - Language, Literacy, and the Arts. Meridian operates across two campuses (Elementary and Middle), 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 their rich cultural history, diverse dining options, and bustling small business community.\nWHAT NEW STAFF CAN EXPECT\nMeridian is deeply committed to attracting and retaining talented educators and professionals who believe in equity, growth, and impact. New staff join a collaborative, mission-driven environment where expectations are clear, support is intentional, and leadership is encouraged at every level.\nStaff can expect:\nCompetitive pay and benefits within the DC public charter landscape\nOngoing professional development and instructional coaching\nA culture rooted in curiosity, resilience, and leadership\nThoughtful onboarding and systems designed to support effectiveness and growth\nA SCHOOL THAT STANDS OUT\nWhat 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. Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.\nABOUT THE POSITION\nWe are seeking an Inclusion Special Education (SPED) Teacher to support our elementary school students for the 2026-27 school year. Teachers at Meridian are responsible for the following:\nCollaborating with colleagues in developing cohesive Common Core-aligned curriculum materials, increasing instructional resources, and establishing instructional goals\nPreparing standards-based lessons that challenge students’ critical thinking\nUtilizing strong content knowledge to effectively present enticing and rigorous Common Core-aligned lessons\nDifferentiating instruction to accommodate multiple learning styles and abilities\nAssessing students’ academic and developmental growth through observation and a variety of assessment methods\nTracking and monitoring assessment results in order to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans\nApplying the values of urgency, rigor, and consistency to create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations\nCommunicating with students, parents, school staff to ensure that students are on-track in their learning and making progress towards goals\nEstablishing and implementing effective classroom management procedures, and maintain a productive, safe, and focused learning environment\nOther duties as assigned\nQUALIFICATIONS\nIdeal candidates will have the following education and experience:\nBachelor’s degree required. Concentration or advanced degree in education or preferred.\nTwo or more years of teaching experience as a K-12 teacher in an urban environment with a strong record of student achievement preferred\nExperience/strength in the content area preferred\nSpanish language skills a plus\nSALARY AND BENEFITS\n A recent TNTP Insight Survey of our teachers placed our staff’s satisfaction with compensation in the top quartile of all charter schools in DC. We also lead the charter sector in compensation transparency, and publish our salary scales for teachers here.\nMeridian 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. 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