Friendship Public Charter School
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Market context
Middle school ELA openings in the District of Columbia often draw candidates with classroom experience, strong literacy instruction skills, and familiarity with state or district standards. These roles can be competitive because schools look for teachers who can manage adolescent classrooms, support reading and writing growth, and adapt quickly; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm the licensure path and prepare examples of lesson planning and student support.
The teacher is responsible for creating a high-achievement classroom culture that fosters intellectual, social, and emotional development, while providing daily instruction aligned with Friendship's curriculum and standards. This includes incorporating creative, hands-on learning experiences and maintaining a visually appealing classroom environment that honors student work.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and preferably have three years of teaching experience demonstrating high student achievement and growth. Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam or holding a degree in the subject area taught is also required.
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.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university Commitment to providing a world-class education to students from historically underserved communities Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in the role Identified as “in field” Has a university degree in their field of teaching; Has an active certification in their field of teaching; and/or Has demonstrated at least one year of effective teaching in their field as measured by the LEA’s teacher evaluation system. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education Praxis Certification 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 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.
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