Academy Director

Thank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School! We are excited to review applications for anticipated vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year.

Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies.

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.

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Please see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation

Responsibilities

• Drive the mission and guiding principles of Friendship Public Charter School, fostering a positive achievement focus and school culture among teachers, staff, and students
• Regularly observe classroom instruction, providing valuable feedback to enhance teaching and learning
• Guide staff in achieving high performance through goal setting, providing meaningful feedback, and constructive evaluations
• Serve as the instructional leader in the absence of the Principal
• Engage parents and stakeholders in school and extracurricular activities to foster a community approach to learning and development
• Analyze school and grade level performance data to identify, develop, and modify instruction to ensure effective instructional strategies
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for academic and operational standards/ requirements
• Coordinate and Implement Testing Logistics: With guidance from the Community Office Testing Coordinator, develop and execute comprehensive plans for all assessments (NWEA MAP, Interims, DC CAPE, MSAA/DLM, ACCESS), including scheduling, staffing, materials preparation, and test security protocols.
• Support Test Administration and Compliance: Manage secure materials, maintain test security documentation, support test administrators with technical and logistical troubleshooting, and monitor testing environments to ensure compliance and integrity.
• Engage Stakeholders and Maintain Readiness: Communicate testing logistics to staff, students, and families; collaborate with Special Populations Coordinator on testing accommodations; and coordinate with TSS to ensure device readiness and resolve any testing irregularities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred
• Commitment to providing a world-class education to students from historically underserved communities, ensuring equal opportunities for all
• Minimum 4-5 years of teaching experience with a proven track record of significant academic gains (urban school setting strongly preferred)
• Proven leadership in supporting instructional excellence of other educators through mentorship, professional development, coaching or instructional planning
• Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited university. Master’s degree preferred
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Solid experience in analyzing student data
• A passion for educational excellence, data-driven instruction, and a personal commitment to accountability for results
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong classroom educators and teacher leaders who do not meet all of the qualifications above but can demonstrate excellence in student outcomes are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a leader residency program.

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.