Director of Literacy (6th–12th)

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Overview

Overview 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.

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What We Offer

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Responsibilities

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Lead the development and execution of the 6 to 12 literacy strategy across the network
Ensure alignment across curriculum, assessment, intervention, and professional learning systems
Oversee implementation and fidelity of adopted literacy programs including SpringBoard, StudySync, and Language Live
Promote disciplinary literacy across content areas, ensuring literacy practices are embedded in ELA, science, and social studies

Analyze network and campus level literacy data including DC CAPE, MAP, PSAT, SAT, and internal assessments
Identify schools and student subgroups requiring targeted support
Lead data driven cycles to monitor progress, inform instruction, and adjust strategy
Report regularly on literacy performance and progress to executive leadership

Collaborate with Academy Directors and ELA Instructional Specialists to align coaching and instructional support
Use classroom observations and walk through data to identify trends and prioritize coaching and professional learning
Design and lead differentiated professional development focused on adolescent literacy, comprehension, and writing across disciplines
Build capacity of teachers and leaders to implement evidence-based literacy practices

Guide implementation of Tier II and Tier III literacy interventions, including Language Live and other supports
Ensure alignment between core instruction and intervention systems
Support schools in using data to match students with appropriate interventions and monitor progress

Oversee implementation of adopted literacy curricula and instructional materials
Ensure fidelity to scope and sequence and instructional expectations
Coordinate resource allocation and support based on school level needs
Support management of literacy related budgets, including grant funded initiatives

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in education, literacy, or related field preferred
Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in secondary literacy instruction, coaching, or school leadership
Strong knowledge of adolescent literacy and evidence based instructional practices
Experience with high quality instructional materials and curriculum implementation
Experience analyzing and using assessment data such as MAP, PSAT, SAT, or similar tools
Demonstrated ability to lead adult learning and manage teams
Experience working in urban schools and with diverse student populations preferred

Strategic thinking and systems leadership
Expertise in secondary literacy and disciplinary literacy
Data driven decision making
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to drive change and ensure accountability across multiple campuses

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.