Special Education Inclusion Teacher (Multiple Subjects)

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School is seeking a Special Education Inclusion Teacher for the 2025/2026 school year in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating an inclusive classroom environment that fosters student learning and achievement. They will work collaboratively with school staff and families to support student needs. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, Special Education experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred.
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership.
• Provide daily instruction aligned to curriculum and standards.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress.

Skills

Special Education teaching

Communication skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Master’s degree in Education or Special Education (preferred)

Job description

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 network of college-preparatory public charter schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school.

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team for the 2025/2026 school year. If you are committed to helping students achieve academic success and preparing them for college and career opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method, see the Danielson Framework for Teaching.

Please also see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation.

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 helps foster 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, help foster student ingenuity and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards and honors student’s achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate to students to understand their talents, interests and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests and needs and update parents 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 experience and increase student achievement.
• Write and implement SMART goals for IEPs and 504 plans

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred
• 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

Praxis Information

• For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website at www.ets.org/praxis
• For HQ requirements visit http://osse.dc.gov

Curriculum Information

• ELA - https://greatminds.org/english/witwisdom
  • 9-12 ELA - Springboard - https://collegeboard.clickhelp.co/articles/#!springboard-digital-support/welcome-to-springboard-digital
• Math - https://greatminds.org/math/eurekamath
  • 9-12 Math - Pre-AP - https://pre-ap.collegeboard.org/
• Science - https://www.foss-science.com/a-multimodal-approach/
  • Science 9-12 - NGSS - https://www.nextgenscience.org/
• Social Studies - SS/History State Standards

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.