English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher – Level 2 (Special Needs Focus)

Full-Time | Monday–Thursday On-Site | Ward 5, 2315 18th Pl, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
Salary Band: $63,565 – $97,268 (Teacher Salary Band)

Lead Change. Build Skills. Advance Hope.

At Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH), we believe adults deserve second chances and lifelong learning opportunities. Since 1985, AoH has empowered Washington, DC residents to earn their high school credentials, build workforce skills, and transform their lives through education.

We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 2 English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to join our Ward 5 Campus in Northeast DC, serving the Brookland, Woodridge, and Brentwood communities. This role focuses on adult learners who need foundational literacy instruction and specialized academic support, as defined through adult education’s special needs framework.

About the Role

The ELA Teacher (Level 2) plays a vital role in helping adults strengthen reading, writing, and communication skills to prepare for future success in the GED or National External Diploma Program (NEDP). This teacher supports learners who may have documented or self-identified learning differences, limited literacy experiences, or interrupted formal education.

Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices, the teacher ensures all learners can access, engage with, and master content in meaningful ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach in-person reading, writing, and social studies courses at Level 2, focusing on foundational literacy, phonics, decoding, grammar, fluency, and comprehension.
• Design lessons aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults (CCRSAE) and GED/NEDP frameworks.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate various learning styles, skill levels, and cognitive profiles.
• Develop and implement Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) for learners with special academic needs.
• Integrate multisensory instructional strategies and technology tools to reinforce reading and writing skills.
• Collaborate with Student Support Services to identify learning barriers and provide accommodations.
• Assess learner progress through formative and summative measures and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment grounded in AoH’s CARES values—Community, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment and Service.