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Why Southeast?

At Southeast Elementary and Middle, every student is nurtured in an individually paced learning environment. Guided by the award-winning Every Child Ready instructional model, pre-K3-4 teachers work through academically centered themes such as Family and Community, Not All That Different, and Space and Astronomy to instill the skills necessary for lifelong learning. No matter the student's academic, social or emotional development, Southeast teachers meet each learner at his or her level to ensure growth and school readiness.Students in grades K-8 follow a challenging and culturally diverse curriculum that develops strong foundations in English and language arts, mathematics, science and social studies while developing character traits such as hard work, critical thinking, and teamwork. One of the few D.C. campuses with an in-house library, Southeast empowers students to explore classic and contemporary books, art and music as part of their daily school experience.Friendship Southeast Middle nurtures young dreamers who will design and build our future.By providing a rigorous academic curriculum that rewards innovative thinking and integrates STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) experiences into daily instruction, Southeast instills in students the foundations not only for college readiness but for lifetime STEM excellence.Friendship opened Southeast in 2005 on the site of a former charter school. Following a $15 million investment, the new Southeast campus emerged complete with new classrooms, a gymnasium, a student dining hall, an interactive library and a technology-rich SmartLab.

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.

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Please also see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation

• Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students
• Lead students to high levels of academic success in an urban school environment
• Create a welcoming, positive learning environment that motivates and engages students
• Provides in-person classroom assistance to teachers or assists a virtual teacher with conducting classroom activities;
• Pulls small groups for differentiated learning in remediation and/or acceleration
• Work in concert with their colleagues to collect informal and formal data of students to assist with grouping and individualized support plans
• Provides in-person classroom assistance to teachers or assisting a virtual teacher with conducting classroom activities
• Work one-on-one with students for intensive tutoring, credit recovery, and academic support; 
• Operates technology to include cameras, learning platforms, and learning tools;
• Helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students;
• Provides supervision throughout the school day including in the classroom, halls, lunch, recess, and specials; 
• Performs administrative and non-instructional duties, such as keeping daily attendance; and ensures all CDC/safety protocols and procedures (e.g., fire drills) are implemented and followed.
• Maintain high ethical standards and open communication with students, teachers, parents and school administrators
• Consistently seek and share best practices with colleagues as an active and effective participant in a Professional Learning Community
• Develop formative assessments, analyze results and adjust teaching practices to ensure student understanding of material
• Utilize literacy strategies across all content areas and design rubrics to measure student mastery
• Design and deliver engaging instruction addressing the needs of a full range of student learning styles
• Maximize learning time by continually adjusting teaching practices
• Adhere to school management and discipline policies within classroom and school campus

• Experience in the role preferred

• At least 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college/university or successful completion of the ETS Para-Pro exam or a CDA completion (Required) 
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Education, or another Liberal Arts Program (Preferred)
• Strong verbal, and written communication skills
• Familiarity with student incentive programs
• Experience working with students in a tutoring or substitute teaching capacity
• Demonstrates knowledge of subjects assigned, educational and child/adolescent psychology, human relations, and class management

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.