High School History Teacher SY26-27

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

DCI is hiring a full-time Health Science Teacher. To apply, complete the employment application below, and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.  You will need to pass a background check. No phone calls, please.

Position Overview: This teaching position entails instructional and planning responsibilities for providing Secondary Science education, with an emphasis in Health Sciences and related courses, to students at DCI during the school year. This content will be taught in English.

Qualifications: A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred (Bachelor's Degree is required). Able to meet HQT requirements under NCLB. Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred. We are a 1:1 school. Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and comfort communicating using G Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred

Salary Range: $56,500 - $101,000 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare area and verification of three years of acceptable full-time work experience within the past seven years in the health science field; OR


• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in secondary education and verification of two years of full time work experience as a science or health science teacher.


• Experience as a registered nurse, paramedic, athletic trainer, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or related health care careers is preferred.


• Able to meet HQT requirements under NCLB.

Essential Attributes:

• A minimum of 2 years in an educational setting


• Knowledge of Health Science clinical rotations and internship / work study requirements, policies and procedures.


• Ability to align Health Science curriculum to targeted industry certification exams.


• Ability to provide content knowledge and skills in health related professions.


• Ability to market Health Science programs to students, staff, parents, and business community.


• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

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Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family. 

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.  


• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.


• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work.

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.