Director of Literacy (Kindergarten–5th Grade)

Friendship Public Charter School

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

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

Ourformal interview process will begin in January 2026for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation andinternal applicants will be considered firstfor any potential vacancies.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing college-preparatory public charter schools serving students frompre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide aworld-class educationthat equips students with the knowledge skills and character necessary for success in college career and life.

We are seekingdedicated mission-aligned professionalsto join our team for the 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.

The Director of Literacy (K5) is a central office leadership role responsible for driving a coherent evidence-based literacy strategy across all elementary campuses. This position ensures alignment across curriculum instruction professional learning coaching and data systems to improve teacher practice and student literacy outcomes. The Director of Literacy will lead network wide planning and implementation of structured literacy practices grounded in the science of reading and aligned to high quality instructional materials.

For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method see theDanielson Framework for Teaching.

For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages:YouTube Linkedin Facebook Instagram&Twitter!

Please see the available salary scales:FPCS Compensation

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Program Coherence

Lead the development and execution of the kindergarten through 5th grade literacy strategy across the network serving as the lead of CLSD K-5

Chair the districtwide Literacy Leadership Team (LLT) and ensure alignment across schools

Ensure coherence across Tier I Tier II and Tier III literacy systems including curriculum assessment intervention and professional learning

Oversee implementation and fidelity of evidence-based literacy programs and instructional practices

Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement

Analyze network and campus-level literacy data including DC CAPE MAP DIBELS and intervention outcomes

Identify schools and student subgroups requiring targeted support

Lead data-driven decision-making cycles to monitor progress and adjust strategy

Report regularly on literacy performance and progress to executive leadership

Coaching and Talent Development

Supervise ELA Specialists and Reading Specialists to ensure aligned coaching and instructional support

Collaborate with Master Teachers of Literacy and Reading Coaches to strengthen job-embedded professional learning

Design and lead differentiated professional development aligned to structured literacy and HQIM implementation

Build internal capacity for high-quality literacy instruction across all campuses

MTSS and Intervention Alignment

Partner with the Director of MTSS to design implement and monitor literacy interventions

Ensure alignment between core instruction and intervention systems

Support schools in using data to match students with appropriate Tier II and Tier III supports

Curriculum and Resource Management

Oversee implementation of adopted literacy curricula and instructional materials

Ensure fidelity to scope and sequence and instructional expectations

Manage literacy-related budgets including grant-funded initiatives

Coordinate allocation of resources to schools based on identified needs

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required; masters degree in education literacy or related field preferred

Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in literacy instruction coaching or school leadership

Deep knowledge of structured literacy and the science of reading

Experience with high quality instructional materials and curriculum implementation

Strong data analysis skills and experience using assessment systems such as MAP DIBELS or similar tools

Demonstrated ability to lead adult learning and manage teams

Experience working in urban schools and with diverse student populations preferred

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking and systems leadership

Instructional expertise in elementary literacy

Data driven decision making

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to drive change and ensure accountability across multiple campuses

FPCSs 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 individuals capabilities qualifications training experience and suitability.

Required Experience:

Director

OverviewThank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School!We are excited to review applications foranticipated vacancies for the school year.Ourformal interview process will begin in January 2026for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance o...

Overview

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

We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington DC.

For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method see theDanielson Framework for Teaching.

For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages:YouTube Linkedin Facebook Instagram&Twitter!

Please see the available salary scales:FPCS Compensation

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Program Coherence

Lead the development and execution of the kindergarten through 5th grade literacy strategy across the network serving as the lead of CLSD K-5

Chair the districtwide Literacy Leadership Team (LLT) and ensure alignment across schools

Ensure coherence across Tier I Tier II and Tier III literacy systems including curriculum assessment intervention and professional learning

Oversee implementation and fidelity of evidence-based literacy programs and instructional practices

Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement

Analyze network and campus-level literacy data including DC CAPE MAP DIBELS and intervention outcomes

Identify schools and student subgroups requiring targeted support

Lead data-driven decision-making cycles to monitor progress and adjust strategy

Report regularly on literacy performance and progress to executive leadership

Coaching and Talent Development

Supervise ELA Specialists and Reading Specialists to ensure aligned coaching and instructional support

Collaborate with Master Teachers of Literacy and Reading Coaches to strengthen job-embedded professional learning

Design and lead differentiated professional development aligned to structured literacy and HQIM implementation

Build internal capacity for high-quality literacy instruction across all campuses

MTSS and Intervention Alignment

Partner with the Director of MTSS to design implement and monitor literacy interventions

Ensure alignment between core instruction and intervention systems

Support schools in using data to match students with appropriate Tier II and Tier III supports

Curriculum and Resource Management

Oversee implementation of adopted literacy curricula and instructional materials

Ensure fidelity to scope and sequence and instructional expectations

Manage literacy-related budgets including grant-funded initiatives

Coordinate allocation of resources to schools based on identified needs

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required; masters degree in education literacy or related field preferred

Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in literacy instruction coaching or school leadership

Deep knowledge of structured literacy and the science of reading

Experience with high quality instructional materials and curriculum implementation

Strong data analysis skills and experience using assessment systems such as MAP DIBELS or similar tools

Demonstrated ability to lead adult learning and manage teams

Experience working in urban schools and with diverse student populations preferred

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking and systems leadership

Instructional expertise in elementary literacy

Data driven decision making

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to drive change and ensure accountability across multiple campuses

Required Experience:

Director

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Director of Literacy (Kindergarten–5th Grade)

Washington, AR - USA

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