Special Education Lead Teacher - Elementary Self-Contained Classroom

Job overview

The Special Education Lead Teacher role is onsite in Washington, DC, for the 2026–2027 school year. The salary range is $60,000–$92,000 per year, with additional stated awards of $3,000 for leading a high-level special education classroom and $2,000 for Spanish proficiency. Bridges Public Charter School’s mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. The teacher leads an elementary self-contained classroom for students with high-level special needs, delivering instruction and coordinating individualized supports. Progress assessment, IEP work, family engagement, and collaboration with school and related-service teams contribute to student development and inclusive learning.

What you'll do

• Plan and manage an elementary non-categorical self-contained classroom
• develop and implement discrete trial and social skills instruction and behavior plans in collaboration with the lead teacher under BCBA supervision
• contribute to progress reports and IEP development
• assess progress using VBMAPP assessments
• collect and report student progress data
• collaborate with service providers, school staff, and families
• maintain communication and behavior protocols
• coordinate inclusive learning opportunities
• attend school events outside regular hours and participate in professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education lead teacher

elementary education

self-contained classroom

high-level special needs

iep development

aba/vb

vbmapp

inclusive learning

washington dc

bridges public charter school

$60k–$92k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health care, disability insurance, and a retirement plan through 401(k) or continuation of the DCPS retirement plan, plus optional benefits.

Why this role

The role includes a stated $3,000 award for leading a high-level special education classroom and a $2,000 award for Spanish language proficiency.

About the employer

Bridges Public Charter School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.