ELA Instructional Specialist & Data-Driven Coach

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

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.