Elementary Inclusion Special Education Teacher (Multiple Subjects)

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks dedicated Special Education Inclusion Teachers for the upcoming school year. This role involves creating an inclusive classroom environment, fostering high achievement, and collaborating with families and staff to support student success. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to empowering students with diverse needs. Join a vibrant community focused on providing a world-class education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of students. If you believe in the potential of every child and are ready to inspire the next generation, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture of high achievement and student ownership.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Communicate effectively with families about student progress.

Skills

Special Education

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Education or Special Education

Tools

IEPs and 504 Plans

Assessment Tools

Job description

Company: Campus Specifics

Why Armstrong?

Friendship Armstrong is home to our Reggio Emilia Learning Center, which uses art, nature, literature, dramatic play, language, writing, and music to spark students’ intellect, creativity, and self-confidence. Named after the area in Italy where the concept was developed, Reggio Emilia is an early-learning model that has earned worldwide acclaim. Friendship continues to develop this learning approach by combining the creative process of Reggio with our rigorous early-education curriculum, which incorporates culturally responsive learning tools and new technology into every classroom. Guided by a community of seasoned and supportive teachers, Armstrong students build strong foundations in mathematics, science, social studies, English, and language arts while developing the skills essential to high achievement such as hard work, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. Equally important, Armstrong’s on-campus Parent Center ensures that our most valuable learning partners – our parents – are consistent figures in our classrooms and at extended-learning and after-school events.

Overview

We are excited to consider your application for anticipated vacancies in the 2025-2026 school year. We are thrilled that you’re considering applying for openings expected in the 2025-2026 school year at Friendship Public Charter School. Our formal interview process will begin in January 2025, for our confirmed vacancies only. Non-vacant positions may still be posted during this time.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a dynamic network of college-preparatory charter schools headquartered in Washington, DC. We proudly serve more than 4,800 preschool through 12th-grade students and support a growing network of alumni as they complete college. Our mission is to provide students with a world-class education that fosters ethical, literate, well-rounded, and self-sufficient individuals. We aim to inspire students to reach high academic standards, enjoy the learning process, succeed in their endeavors, and contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our outstanding faculty, our students have excelled—achieving high graduation rates, college acceptance, and success both academically and socially.

We are seeking professionals who are responsible, confident, respectful, caring, committed, persistent, and patient to join our community for the 2025-2026 school year, starting in August 2025. At Friendship, we believe that every child has the potential to reach and succeed in college—and we invite those who share this belief to apply.

Responsibilities

Special Education Inclusion Teacher: A special education teacher who primarily supports students in their general education class.

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that fosters students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments that align to Friendship’s curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, foster student ingenuity, and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners by employing varied teaching strategies, scaffolding, flexible grouping, and individualized supports to ensure all students can access the curriculum, achieve mastery, and thrive academically.
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards, and honors student achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate effectively with students to understand their talents, interests, and needs while conveying learning expectations and providing regular feedback on their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests, and needs, and provide updates regarding students’ achievements and progress.
• Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions, and professional learning designed to enhance students’ learning experiences and increase student achievement.
• Write and implement SMART goals for IEPs and 504 plans to ensure students with disabilities receive personalized, measurable, and achievable support aligned with their educational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• At least ONE of the following:
  • Successful completion of the content area ETS Praxis II Exam
  • Valid Special Education Teaching License
  • Degree in content area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or Special Education
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education

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