Director of Schools

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).

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.

Compensation

$150,000 - $175,000 a year

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.