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Now Hiring: Special Education Teacher | $40 $50+/hr | Part-Time

WASHINGTON, DC 20019

Posted: 05/23/2025 Industry: Education Job Number: 25575861 Pay Rate: 40-50 USD/Hour

Job Description

Position Overview
At Phaxis, we know that exceptional educators have the power to change lives. As a boutique staffing firm, we take the time to understand your passion and goals—connecting you with school-based roles where your impact is felt every single day.

As a K–12 school-based Special Education Teacher in the Washington, DC area, you’ll provide specialized instruction and support services that empower students with diverse learning needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Individualized Instruction: Deliver direct instruction to students with IEPs using evidence-based methods tailored to their learning styles and needs

  • IEP Development & Implementation: Collaborate in IEP meetings, set measurable goals, and implement individualized education plans in compliance with state and federal regulations

  • Behavior & Academic Support: Develop strategies and accommodations to support behavioral regulation, executive functioning, and academic growth

  • Collaboration: Partner with general education teachers, therapists, parents, and school staff to ensure student success across all environments

  • Progress Monitoring: Track student data, assess progress, and adjust instruction based on evolving needs

  • Classroom Management: Create a structured, inclusive learning environment that fosters respect, engagement, and independence

Job Details

  • Position Type: Contract role in a school setting (with option to extend into the 2025–2026 school year based on mutual interest)

  • Location: Washington, DC area

  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 8: 00 AM –12: 00 PM (20 hours/week)

  • Pay Rate: $40–$50+ per hour

  • Caseload: K–12 students;assignments based on district needs and teacher expertise

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education (required)

  • Active Special Education Teaching Certification in Washington, DC (required)

  • Prior experience in a school-based or special education setting (preferred)

  • Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills

  • Authorization to work in the U.S. Without sponsorship

Phaxis Benefits

  • Day One Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans available from your first day

  • Weekly Pay: Reliable compensation, paid every week

  • Licensure Reimbursement: Support with certification costs and CEUs

  • Dedicated Support: Regular check-ins and on-the-ground support from the Phaxis team

  • Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for referring fellow educators

Next Steps
To discuss this role and how you can help students reach their full potential, please contact:
Shawn Blanton
Email: sblanton@phaxis.Com
Mobile: (865) 266-3100
 
Phaxis Education is proud to connect passionate educators with school communities that value inclusivity, collaboration, and student growth. Backed by over 22 years of staffing excellence, we specialize in school-based roles that make a lasting difference.

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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