Literacy Coach

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School seeks a Literacy Coach to strengthen ELA and reading instruction. The Coach supports up to 10 ELA and/or reading teachers with a formative, non-evaluative coaching model, using the Danielson Framework and Wit and Wisdom as core guides.

The role emphasizes teacher growth and alignment with district goals across the Washington, DC campuses. The Literacy Coach will observe, provide targeted feedback, and model lessons, building capacity in foundational skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, or related field.
• At least five years of successful classroom teaching in ELA or reading.
• Deep knowledge of the Science of Reading and Wit and Wisdom.
• Teacher coaching experience.
• Strong understanding of the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead coaching cycles with planning, observation, and reflective feedback.
• Model lessons and gradually release instructional responsibility to teachers.
• Plan with teachers for Wit and Wisdom lessons and foundational skills instruction.
• Observe instruction using Danielson language and provide actionable feedback.
• Support teachers in setting and monitoring instructional goals.
• Facilitate embedded professional learning and collaborative planning.
• Partner with campus ILTs to align coaching with campus and network priorities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Coaching

Observation and feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or literacy

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Danielson Framework

Science of Reading

Job description

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.

Friendship Public Charter School seeks a Literacy Coach to strengthen ELA and reading instruction. The Coach supports up to 10 ELA and/or reading teachers in total through a coaching model that is formative and non evaluative. The Coach builds teacher capacity in the Science of Reading and in the effective implementation of Wit and Wisdom, Friendship's core ELA curriculum. The role uses the shared language of the Danielson Framework for Teaching as a common vocabulary for observation, feedback, and goal setting, fully separate from any formal evaluation process.

Reporting and Scope

• Reports to the Director of Literacy, with close coordination alongside campus principals and each campus Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).
• Serves up to 10 ELA and/or reading teachers.
• Aligns coaching priorities with Friendship's districtwide goals to maintain consistency across the network.

The Coaching Model: Non-Evaluative by Design

The Literacy Coach observes instruction and gives feedback using the language and components of the Danielson Framework, primarily Domain 2 (The Classroom Environment) and Domain 3 (Instruction). This shared vocabulary gives the Coach and teachers a common reference point for describing practice and setting goals. The role is explicitly non-evaluative:

• The Coach does not rate, score, or complete formal evaluations.
• Observations and coaching conversations are formative and confidential.
• The Coach does not contribute to personnel decisions or performance ratings.
• The purpose is teacher growth.

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.

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Please see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation

(Teacher Scale)

Responsibilities

Coaching cycles

• Lead individual coaching cycles that include a planning conversation, a classroom observation, and reflective feedback.
• Model lessons and instructional routines, then gradually release responsibility to the teacher.
• Plan alongside teachers to prepare Wit and Wisdom lessons and foundational skills instruction.

Observation and feedback

• Observe instruction using Danielson language to describe practice objectively and without judgment.
• Provide timely, specific, and actionable feedback focused on a small number of high leverage moves.
• Support teachers in setting and monitoring their own instructional goals.

Curriculum and content

• Support strong implementation of Wit and Wisdom, including knowledge building, text-based discussion, and writing.
• Ground foundational skills instruction in the Science of Reading, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Help teachers connect daily practice to Friendship's identity as a charter LEA grounded in the Science of Reading.

Data and progress monitoring

• Use assessment and screening data to identify instructional priorities and to focus coaching.
• Help teachers interpret data and adjust instruction for scholars who need additional support.

Professional learning and collaboration

• Facilitate embedded professional learning, including small group sessions and collaborative planning.
• Partner with campus ILTs to align coaching with campus and network priorities.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative professional culture across both campuses.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, or a related field.
• At least five years of successful classroom teaching experience in ELA or reading.
• Deep knowledge of the Science of Reading, structured literacy practices, and Wit and Wisdom.
• Teacher coaching experience.
• Strong working understanding of the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills, with the ability to build trust with adult learners.

Preferred

• Master's degree in literacy, reading, curriculum, or a related field.
• Experience teaching or coaching with Wit and Wisdom or a comparable knowledge building ELA curriculum.
• Prior instructional coaching experience.
• Experience in an urban or public charter school setting.

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