Friendship Public Charter School
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
The teacher is responsible for creating a high-achievement classroom culture and providing daily instruction aligned with the curriculum. They will also communicate with students and families about progress and collaborate with staff to enhance student learning experiences.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and preferably two years of special education teaching experience. They must also have excellent communication skills and at least one of the specified qualifications related to special education.
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
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
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 To learn more about our curriculum, consider the following links: 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.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in public charter schools and schools serving underserved communities. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a clear commitment to teaching, and alignment with the school’s mission; benefits may include medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, and graduate tuition support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show experience or interest in serving diverse student communities.
Salary benchmark
$71,038 avg / yr
Typical range: $48,900–$65,500 based on 156 active listings in District of Columbia
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