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Overview We are excited to consider your application for anticipated vacancies 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 dynamic network of college-preparatory charter schools headquartered in Washington, DC. We proudly serve more than 4,800 preschool through 12th-grade students. Our mission is to provide students with a world-class education that fosters ethical, literate, well-rounded, and self-sufficient individuals. We aim to inspire students to reach high academic standards, enjoy the learning process, succeed in their endeavors, and contribute actively to their communities. We are seeking professionals who are responsible, confident, respectful, caring, committed, persistent, and patient to join our community for the 2025-2026 school year, starting in August 2025. The Special Education Coordinator (SEC) is responsible for organizing, facilitating, and supporting the Special Education Team's sharing of special education requirements, both administrative and instructional. The SEC is expected to exhibit the same skills, knowledge, and qualities required of general classroom teachers in curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional responsibilities, family involvement, and school community. Responsibilities Consistently seek and share best practices as an active and effective participant in a Professional Learning Community. Communicate regularly with the Director of Special Education about the student population, the evolution of the Special Education program, and professional development needs. Provide regular updates to the Director of Special Education on student and staff demographics, program development, and compliance with special education law and regulations. Maintain current demographics and documents regarding all students on IEPs, as well as those in the referral process. Manage special education staff and related service providers within the school, including parent communications regarding their child with special needs. Adhere to school management and discipline policies within the classroom and throughout the campus. Provide information to the principal and decision makers regarding relevant federal, state, and local regulations governing special education. Refine curriculum approaches and materials to increase student involvement and progress. Establish working relations with colleagues to develop effective systems for communication about students with special needs. Provide ongoing support for classroom teachers, including taking over classroom instruction when necessary. Plan collaboratively with classroom colleagues, swapping expertise and following up with supportive instruction. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Special Education required; Master's degree in Special Education preferred. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above, or successful completion of the ETS PRAXIS II: Education of Exceptional Students (20353). Five years of relevant Special Education classroom teaching experience required. Five years of urban teaching experience preferred. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Friendship Public Charter School

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