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Special Education Teacher Opportunity in DC for Remainder of School Year Interviewing and Hiring Now!

Washington, DC 20011

Posted: 11/03/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Education Job Number: 26629100 Pay Rate: 35-40 USD/Hour

Job Description


Title: Special Education Teacher (Grades 3–5)
Location: Washington, DC
Pay Rate: $35 –$40/hr (negotiable for a great fit!)
Phaxis Education Benefits

  • Day One Coverage –Medical, dental, and vision benefits available year-round

  • Weekly Pay –Reliable, consistent direct deposit every week

  • Strong Support System –Ongoing support from both school leadership and your Phaxis recruiter

  • Professional Development –CEU support, licensure reimbursement, and continuous training opportunities

  • Referral Bonus –Earn rewards for connecting us with great candidates

At Phaxis Education, we believe your career is more than a job—it’s a calling. As a boutique staffing firm, we take the time to understand your goals and connect you with roles that sharpen your skills, expand your impact, and reinforce the passion that brought you to education.

We’re currently hiring one Special Education Teacher to support a 3rd–5th grade classroom in Washington, DC. The caseload and student needs are consistent with a typical elementary program, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a daily difference in students’lives.
Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals

  • Adapt curriculum materials and teaching strategies to meet student needs

  • Manage classroom behavior using positive supports and interventions

  • Collaborate with related service providers, general education teachers, and families

  • Participate in IEP meetings, progress monitoring, and parent conferences

  • Maintain compliance with IDEA, state, and district regulations
Position Details

  • Type: Contract (through mid-June 2026, with option to renew)

  • Start Date: Immediate

  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

  • Caseload: Grades 3–5
Qualifications

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

  • Active or pending DC teaching license, or eligibility to obtain (required)

  • Experience in a school-based or pediatric setting (preferred)

  • Authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

  • New graduates welcome to apply!

At Phaxis Education, our mission is to take care of our people—educators, therapists, and support staff—by fostering a culture grounded in Integrity, Commitment, Inclusivity, and Passion. With over 22 years of proven success through our parent company, we’re proud to help shape brighter futures for students and schools across the country.
 

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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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