Teachers

Job Title:Teacher
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Together our team of passionate educators is defying expectations about what DCs students can achieve and changing the path of public education. Were looking for talented dynamic educators to teach where it matters most. Want to know more about what its like to work in DC Public SchoolsExplore our website here.

We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students parents principals teachers and central office employees. DCPS serves 51000 students in the nations capital through the efforts of approximately 4200 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 highestperforming 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.

If you have already started an application for the upcoming school year (SY 202425) click here to return to the Candidate Dashboard to continue your application. For a guided video walkthrough on how to access and complete the Teacher application please click here.

Please note that all candidates must reapply for the upcoming school year. If you are a current DCPS teacher looking to transfer schools you will be able to complete the application with your k12.dc.gov email. For more information on completing the internal transfer process please follow our guide here.

Please note: It is required that you complete a modified version of the Teacher application but you will not need to complete the shortanswer responses or other evaluative components of our application process.

The TeachDC 202425 Application Process
Please refer to our updated licensure requirements here. The full position description can be found here: Teacher(#).
Questions Refer to our FAQ page or contact our team at Follow us on social media for updates about the Teacher application and deadlines!

This position is a safetysensitive position. All safetysensitive positions are subject to mandatory preemployment drug testing in accordance with the Child and Youth Safety and Health Omnibus Act of 2004. If you are tentatively selected for this position you will be required to submit to testing for illegal drug use prior to employment and your employment shall be contingent upon negative test results. If you are appointed into this position you shall be subject to mandatory random drug and alcohol testing throughout your employment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime