The Teacher, Summer School/Student Promotion and Retention 8th Grade position is located in the middle public schools and education campuses that have been selected to host the Student Promotion and Retention program within the District of Columbia Public Schools system.

Under the direction of the Student Promotion and Retention Principal, the Teacher, Summer School / Student Promotion and Retention 8th Grade plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students who are in danger of retention. The Incumbent is responsible for providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of every student. The Incumbent is expected to review and select text and supplemental materials appropriate to the grade level and specific subject matter which moves students towards mastery of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) targeted for the summer by the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL). The Incumbent will design or modify teacher guides and activity materials and encourage the integration of various blended/hybrid learning materials and supplementary reading intervention programs, in an effort to challenge students and provide differentiated learning experiences for ELA and Math during the Student Promotion and Retention program.

The Teacher, Summer School/Student Promotion and Retention 8th Grade will work five hours per day (9 am – 2 pm), five days per week for a total of 25 hours per week.

The Teacher, Summer School/Student Promotion and Retention 8th Grade reports to the Principal, Student Promotion and Retention.