Math Instructional Specialist

Friendship Public Charter Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter Schools in Washington, DC seeks a Math Academic Coach to advance student achievement through coaching, data talks and collaborative lesson design.

The role entails co-planning with teachers, leading professional development, and guiding curriculum and assessment development to strengthen math instruction across schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam.
• Five years of teaching experience with results demonstrating high student achievement and growth.

Responsibilities

• Model, co-plan and co-teach lessons with teachers.
• Provide real-time coaching.
• Analyze data and run data talks.
• Provide 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.
• Develop teacher comprehension of core and supplemental curriculum materials.
• Support teachers with tracking student learning and record keeping.
• Observations and feedback to support lesson planning and lesson delivery.
• Assist teachers with assessment development.
• Support administrators with diagnosing school-wide problems and developing action plans for success.
• Coach teacher leaders, department chairs and curriculum coordinators.
• Develop curriculum and assessments for school, departments and grade levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Data-informed instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Praxis II exam

GPA 3.0+

Master’s in Math (preferred)

Tools

Academic Coaching in Math

Job description

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. 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 Teacher Evaluation Method, see the Danielson Framework for Teaching. 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

• Model, co-plan and co-teach lessons with teachers
• Provide real-time coaching
• Analyze data and run data talks
• Provide 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
• Develop teacher comprehension of core and supplemental curriculum materials
• Support teachers with tracking student learning and record keeping
• Observations and feedback to support lesson planning and lesson delivery
• Assist teachers with assessment development
• Support administrators with diagnosing school-wide problems and developing action plans for success
• Support content departments with diagnosing problems and develop action plans for success
• Coach teacher leaders, department chairs and curriculum coordinators
• Develop curriculum and assessments for school, departments and grade levels

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam
• Five years of teaching experience with results demonstrating high student achievement and growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mathematics or math-related field
• At least one year of Academic Coaching in Math
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education

Praxis Information

For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website at www.ets.org/praxis

Curriculum Information

To learn more about our curriculum, consider the following links: Math K-8 - https://greatminds.org/math/eurekamath 9-12 - Pre-AP - https://pre-ap.collegeboard.org/

EEO and Equality Statement

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.