ELA Instructional Specialist

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking dedicated professionals for anticipated vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year. The formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings.

We operate a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. We look forward to reviewing applications from candidates passionate about accelerating student achievement and joyful, rigorous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the content area; Master’s Degree preferred or currently enrolled in master’s program
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience with a consistent record of extraordinary student outcomes
• A demonstrated track record of leadership and facilitation of adult learning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Goal and results-orientation
• Superior problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to thrive and succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for teaching of face to face, online, and hybrid classes;
• Provide teaching models during live and recorded workshops and presentations;
• Co-plan lessons and units with teachers;
• Co-teach lessons;
• Provide real-time coaching;
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of support and adjust work according to the outcomes;
• Facilitate data talks;
• Provide differentiated professional development for teachers, departments, grade levels and school;
• Support teachers in setting goals and developing action plans for success;
• Participate on the school leadership team;
• Collaborate with the community office to support and provide learning related to system initiatives;
• Develop teacher comprehension of curriculum materials;
• Support teachers with tracking student learning and record keeping;
• Provide best practices and targeted professional development focused on supporting students with disabilities;
• Provide lesson plan support with targeted and specific feedback;
• Provide targeted and specific observation feedback;
• Assist teachers in identifying and acquiring resources;
• Develop assessments for the department;
• Support administrators with diagnosing school-wide problems and develop action plans for success;
• Support content departments with diagnosing problems and develop action plans for success;
• Designs and provides training to instructional leaders to build their knowledge and skills to lead their teams/department;
• Knowledgeable regarding relevant effective instructional practices;
• Review recent literature and research studies and reports;
• Develop curriculum for school, departments and grade levels.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in content area

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Thank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School! We are excited to review applications for anticipated vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year.

Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life.

We are seeking dedicated, mission-aligned professionals to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington, DC.

For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

Please see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for teaching of face to face, online, and hybrid classes;
• Provide teaching models during live and recorded workshops and presentations;
• Co-plan lessons and units with teachers;
• Co-teach lessons;
• Provide real-time coaching;
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of support and adjust work according to the outcomes;
• Facilitate data talks;
• Provide differentiated professional development for teachers, departments, grade levels and school;
• Support teachers in setting goals and developing action plans for success;
• Participate on the school leadership team;
• Collaborate with the community office to support and provide learning related to system initiatives;
• Develop teacher comprehension of curriculum materials;
• Support teachers with tracking student learning and record keeping;
• Provide best practices and targeted professional development focused on supporting students with disabilities;
• Provide lesson plan support with targeted and specific feedback;
• Provide targeted and specific observation feedback;
• Assist teachers in identifying and acquiring resources;
• Develop assessments for the department;
• Support administrators with diagnosing school-wide problems and develop action plans for success;
• Support content departments with diagnosing problems and develop action plans for success;
• Designs and provides training to instructional leaders to build their knowledge and skills to lead their teams/department;
• Knowledgeable regarding relevant effective instructional practices;
• Review recent literature and research studies and reports; and
• Develop curriculum for school, departments and grade levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in the content area. Master’s Degree preferred or currently enrolled in master’s program
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience with a consistent record of extraordinary student outcomes
• A demonstrated track record of leadership and facilitation of adult learning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Goal and results-orientation
• Superior problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to thrive and succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Curriculum Information

To learn more about our curriculum, consider the following links:

ELA - https://greatminds.org/english/witwisdom

Springboard - https://collegeboard.clickhelp.co/articles/#!springboard-digital-support/welcome-to-springboard-digital

FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.