K-12 Teacher | D.C. Public Schools (District of Columbia Public Schools) | Handshake
About This Role
Our students need your expertise, passion, and leadership. Are you ready to join something bigger?
We are looking for highly motivated and skilled K-12 Teachers to join our team at DC Public Schools for the 2026-27 school year. We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of our public school students, parents, and the greater DC community.
DCPS serves approximately 51,000 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,700 educators in 117 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.
Position Overview
Vision
Every student feels loved, challenged, and prepared to…
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