Phaxis
Phaxis is hiring: HS Special Education Teacher (ELA Co-Teach + Journalism) Washi
Phaxis, Washington, DC, US, 20022
Job Description
Special Education Teacher -ELA Co-Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Location: Washington, DC (Onsite only)
Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8: 00 AM-3: 30 PM (35 hrs/week;30-min unpaid lunch)
Term: ASAP -June 15, 2026
Interview: Virtual -ASAP (quick turnaround)
Benefits (through Phaxis)
Join a DC high school as an ELA Co-Teacher supporting inclusive ELA classrooms and teaching two sections of Journalism per semester. You'll co-plan/co-teach with a GenEd partner, implement IEP accommodations, and support students-primarily with OHI and SLD classifications-in a positive, data-informed environment.
Role Highlights
Email your resume to Shawn Blanton at sblanton@phaxis.Com with the subject line "ELA Co-Teacher (HS) -Washington, DC." Interviews are being scheduled immediately.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jerrica Rodgers
Special Education Teacher -ELA Co-Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Location: Washington, DC (Onsite only)
Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8: 00 AM-3: 30 PM (35 hrs/week;30-min unpaid lunch)
Term: ASAP -June 15, 2026
Interview: Virtual -ASAP (quick turnaround)
Benefits (through Phaxis)
- Weekly pay (W2)
- Health, dental, and vision options
- 401(k) with company match
- Dedicated credentialing & onboarding support
- Ongoing classroom coaching/resources
- Referral bonuses
Join a DC high school as an ELA Co-Teacher supporting inclusive ELA classrooms and teaching two sections of Journalism per semester. You'll co-plan/co-teach with a GenEd partner, implement IEP accommodations, and support students-primarily with OHI and SLD classifications-in a positive, data-informed environment.
Role Highlights
- Classroom Type: ELA co-teach (push-in) + 2 Journalism courses/semester
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Needs: Inclusion setting;most behaviors/needs are OHI or SLD
- New Grads: Yes-will consider strong practicum/student teaching experience
- Why This Role: Active billing client, responsive, willing to move quickly
- Co-plan and co-teach daily ELA instruction;differentiate materials/assessments
- Lead Journalism sections (writing, media literacy, publication process)
- Implement IEP accommodations/modifications;collect and report progress data
- Apply strong, proactive classroom management in a co-taught setting
- Collaborate with teachers, related services, families, and school leadership
- Classroom Management: Strong, consistent strategies (required)
- Licensure/Certification: No specific DC license required for this contract; DC OSSE Special Education and/or Secondary ELA licensure preferred. Out-of-state certs and strong experience considered.
- Experience: Secondary ELA and/or co-teach experience a plus;Journalism teaching or advising experience helpful
- Collaborative, student-centered approach;comfort supporting OHI/SLD
- Pay: $40-$50/hour (W2), DOE
- Hours: 35/week guaranteed;onsite only (no virtual/hybrid)
- Start/End: ASAP -June 15, 2026
- Standard school clearances may include background check, fingerprints, TB (support provided by Phaxis)
Email your resume to Shawn Blanton at sblanton@phaxis.Com with the subject line "ELA Co-Teacher (HS) -Washington, DC." Interviews are being scheduled immediately.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jerrica Rodgers