Resident Principal

Overview

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 dynamic network of college-preparatory charter schools headquartered in Washington, DC. We proudly serve more than 4,800 preschool through 12th-grade students and support a growing network of alumni as they complete college. 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. For 25 years, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our outstanding faculty, our students have excelled—achieving high graduation rates, college acceptance, and success both academically and socially.

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. At Friendship, we believe that every child has the potential to reach and succeed in college—and we invite those who share this belief to apply.

For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method, see the Danielson Framework for Teaching.

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Please also see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation

Responsibilities

1. Drive Toward and Deliver on Results

• Analyze school and grade-level performance data to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of targeted instructional strategies to improve academic outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to academic and operational standards.

2. Create a Culture of Learning and Growing

• Develop relationships with parents and stakeholders to promote engagement in school activities and initiatives.
• Foster a positive, achievement-oriented school culture that aligns with the school’s mission and guiding principles.
• Collaborate with staff to create an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment for students and families.

3. Build a Thriving Team and Community

• Develop relationships with parents and stakeholders to promote engagement in school activities and initiatives.
• Foster a positive, achievement-oriented school culture that aligns with the school’s mission and guiding principles.
• Collaborate with staff to create an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment for students and families.

4. Skillfully Approach Decisions

• Partner with school leadership to make data-informed decisions that address instructional and operational challenges.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and adaptability in managing priorities and resolving conflicts.
• Work collaboratively with the leadership team to evaluate and adjust school-wide strategies as needed.

Qualifications

• Does not have any leadership experience, or
• Has external leadership experience, but no leadership experience at Friendship PCS
• 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.