Director of Schools

Job description

**At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.**We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. **The Schools Team** The regional Schools Team is chiefly responsible for bringing about the vision of our Rocketship network in helping to build, refine, and support excellent schools, instruction, and parent engagement within the school community. Through the direct management of and partnership with our principals, the Schools Team is able to directly influence this vision and ensure we constantly realize and pursue excellence at our schools and within our communities. The Schools Team focuses on the following elements: Deep support and development of school leaders Developing, refining, and maintaining unified structures & vision to operate at the highest level Developing highly skilled teachers--instructional & with family partnerships **The Role** This individual will be a key strategic leader on the Schools Team and will directly manage 2-5 of our transformational principals. In this role, the Director of Schools (DOS) will ensure that Rocketship schools remain a model for instructional excellence both in regards to student outcomes on multiple measures (literacy, math, science, social-emotional, etc.) as well as continuing to serve ALL students. The successful candidate will ensure that Rocketship maintains a culture that puts our Rocketeers first and ensures outstanding support to our schools, school leaders, teachers, and entire school team while also ensuring a strong partnership with the Network Support Team (NeST). Successful candidates will combine a capacity for systems-level and strategic thinking, deep instructional knowledge, careful attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills in building relationships with critical internal and external stakeholders. The following are key responsibilities: ### Leadership and Strategy - Serve as a strategic leader within the Schools Team. - Manage and mentor 2-5 principals, fostering high standards of instructional excellence and student achievement across multiple disciplines. - Maintain a culture focused on student-first outcomes, supporting school leaders, teachers, and staff. ### Operational Excellence - Conduct regular assessments with principals to align school targets with strategic objectives. - Oversee the development and execution of strategic plans across schools, ensuring achievement of educational and operational targets. - Spearhead professional development initiatives, enhancing staff capabilities in instructional strategies and family engagement. ### Community and Engagement - Strengthen parent involvement in school activities, ensuring schools foster welcoming environments for families. - Handle escalated school issues, maintaining a responsive and effective resolution process. ### Talent Management - Lead school-level hiring processes in partnership with the national Talent team. - Guide recruitment, ensuring a balance of skills and expertise across the school network. ### Qualifications - Minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a Principal in a high-performing charter or district school. - Additional 2-4 years in a teaching role with a proven track record of achieving strong educational outcomes. - Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Education or related field preferred. - Experience and demonstrated track record in managing principals/schools towards high student achievement outcomes preferred.