<h2>Company : Campus Specifics</h2> <p><strong>Why Collegiate Academy?</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Friendship Collegiate Academy builds scholars ready for the rigors and rewards of college. By immersing students in a collegiate environment that provides early exposure to college-level courses and experiences, Collegiate achieves some of the highest graduation and college acceptance rates in the Washington area.Collegiate’s roadmap to student success includes 16 College Board Advanced Placement courses among four rigorous career academies that encourage self-discovery and a mastery of core academic content: Early College, Information Technology and Engineering, Fine Arts, and Health Sciences.Our Early College Academy, the first such program at a public charter high school in the city, offers highly motivated students the opportunity to earn up to two years’ college credit before graduation. Today, Early College alumni proudly hold degrees from some of the nation’s most competitive institutions: Princeton. Morehouse. Columbia. William and Mary. Spelman. Carnegie Mellon. Virginia. Maryland. George Washington. UCLA. Georgetown. The list grows year by year.But a Collegiate education is more than cracking books. Students enjoy a variety of clubs and athletic activities that reinforce the core values of integrity, confidence, persistence and teamwork. From an award-winning robotics team and drama club to the city’s No.1 charter high school football team, Collegiate develops well-rounded scholars ready to succeed at whatever advanced goals they tackle.</p> <h2>Overview</h2> <p><strong><em>We are excited to consider your application for anticipated vacancies in the 2026-2027 school year. </em></strong>We are thrilled that you’re considering applying for openings expected in the 2025-2026 school year at Friendship Public Charter School. <strong>Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026, for our confirmed vacancies only. Non-vacant positions may still be posted during this time. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method, see the Danielson Framework for Teaching.</p> <p> </p> <p>For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter! </p> <p>Please also see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Experience and knowledge of WIDA (World-class Instructional Design and Assessment)</li> <li>Conduct WIDA Assessments and report on progress</li> <li>Strong ability to interpret WIDA data and report</li> <li>Experience with Distance Teaching and Learning</li> <li>Extensive experience with educational software( Zoom/Google Meet/ Teams/Google classroom)</li> <li>Develop and deliver lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district’s instructional program.  </li> <li>Commitment to providing a world-class education to students from historically underserved communities</li> <li>Provide inclusionary instruction and support to ELL students.</li> <li>Work with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction.</li> <li>Understand and comply with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding English learners.  </li> <li>Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law as it relates to English Learners.</li> <li>Provide instruction that is aligned with the Friendship Network’s instructional program so as to ensure ELL students meet and/or exceed grade level learning targets</li> <li>Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies</li> <li>Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence by progress notes, report cards etc.</li> <li>Serves as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders</li> <li>Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students</li> <li>Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students</li> <li>Uses assessment data to refine curriculum; and informs instructional practices.</li> <li>Accountable for meeting individual student growth targets for assigned caseload</li> <li>Creates a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.</li> <li>Reflects on successes and areas of growth, seeks to improve performance, and responds strategically to feedback.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Participates in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions. </li> <li>Invests parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication.</li> <li>Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement</li> <li>Other duties as assigned</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Organizational Strength & Viability:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Promote parent involvement through meaningful and consistent communication</li> <li>Maintain high professional standards in communication with students, teachers, parents and school administrators</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam</li> <li>One year of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth</li> </ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Master’s degree</li> <li>Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above</li> <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education</li> <li>Two years of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth</li> </ul> <p>Praxis Information:</p> <ul> <li>For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website at www.ets.org/praxis</li> <li>For HQ requirements visit http://osse.dc.gov</li> </ul> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p> </p>