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HS Special Education Teacher (ELA Co-Teach + Journalism) Washington, DC

Washington, DC 20019

Posted: 09/30/2025 Industry: Education Job Number: 26424608 Pay Rate: 40-45 USD/Hour

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)

  • Weekly pay (W2)

  • Health, dental, and vision options

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Dedicated credentialing & onboarding support

  • Ongoing classroom coaching/resources

  • Referral bonuses
The Opportunity
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
What You’ll Do

  • 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
What We’re Looking For

  • 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
Compensation & Details

  • Pay: $40–$50/hour (W2), DOE

  • Hours: 35/week guaranteed;onsite only (no virtual/hybrid)

  • Start/End: ASAP –June 15, 2026
Compliance & Onboarding

  • Standard school clearances may include background check, fingerprints, TB (support provided by Phaxis)
How to Apply
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.
 

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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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