Rocketship Public Schools is hiring a
Senior Director, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The Senior Director of Special Populations is responsible for driving the quality of Integrated Special Education and Multi-Tiered System of Supports at Rocketship Public Schools. This role involves setting vision, developing instructional models, ensuring compliance, leading a high-performing team, and more. The position aims to make Rocketship a premier national model for tiered interventions and meaningful inclusion among charter schools and traditional districts.

Requirements

• A deep belief in the mission and educational model of Rocketship Public Schools and our inclusive approach to serving students with disabilities
• A minimum of 5 years of successful experience managing special education and compliance initiatives
• A minimum of 5 years of successful experience managing general education and/or tiered interventions and compliance initiatives
• A minimum of 5 years of people management experience including a track record of developing leadership in others
• Experience navigating cross-functional organization relationships and achieving results through influence and collaboration
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations associated with special education
• Experience working with students with a full range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.) and with elementary-age students (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Set Vision, Direction, and Instructional Model for Integrated Special Education (ISE) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Implement, develop, and manage Rocketship’s vision and approach to ISE and MTSS in collaboration with all key stakeholders
• Develop and design core MTSS for the national program and support regions with customization, coaching, and implementation of the MTSS system for their region
• Ensure exceptional outcomes for students with unique learning and behavioral needs
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the SVP of Program, providing support to maintain the high achievement levels of all Rocketeers
• Serve as an ambassador of Rocketship Public Schools internally and externally
• Maintain a close working relationship with other members of the Network Support Team (NeST—Rocketship’s centralized office that operates in support of its schools and regions), school directors, and all school staff to ensure exchange of best practices, coordination of efforts, data driven decision-making, and general support for the ISE department
• Create, evaluate, enforce and maintain policies, systems and procedures across the network that meet the highest standards of compliance
• Own the budgeting and planning processes for ISE; develop plans that are consistent with Rocketship’s goals
• Support the consistent implementation of evidence-based academic, behavior, and social-emotional interventions across five regions
• Lead and manage the 504 Plan practices, policies, and resources for all regions
• Manage the implementation of the 504 Plan, ensure robust MTSS/RTI frameworks, and guide the service delivery across Speech, Occupational Therapy, and School Psychology disciplines
• Coach and develop a team of regional ISE and MTSS leaders respectively to ensure successful implementation in each of Rocketship’s five regions
• Design and execute professional development opportunities related to ISE and MTSS for a range of audiences
• Collaborate with Rocketship’s recruitment team to ensure the ISE and MTSS teams are fully staffed with high-quality professionals in all departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong pedagogical, culturally responsive, and personalized learning skills
• Valid Special Education teaching credential or administrative license; Master’s degree in Special Education or related field strongly preferred

Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off