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Rocketship Public Schools
Washington, DC
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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.
Position Description
The Rocketship DC regional team is seeking an experienced and highly skilled
Associate Director of STEM to support high-quality, rigorous, and equitable mathematics and science instruction across Rocketship DC schools. This role partners closely with DC regional and school leaders to strengthen instructional practice and improve student outcomes in STEM.
The Associate Director of STEM provides direct instructional leadership and coaching support to three (3) DC schools, ensuring strong implementation of Rocketship’s STEM instructional vision and core programs. This role works in close collaboration with regional leadership and school-based instructional teams and reports to the Director of Schools.
Essential Functions: Coaching & Leader Development
Build instructional capacity among DC school leaders and instructional leaders through targeted coaching and development in STEM instruction.
Provide direct coaching to school leaders and instructional leaders focused on math instruction, teacher development, and content knowledge
Observe classroom instruction and planning, delivering actionable feedback aligned to Rocketship’s STEM instructional vision and core competencies
Mentor leaders to strengthen their ability to coach teachers and improve STEM outcomes across supported schools.
Program Implementation & Fidelity
Ensure strong implementation of Rocketship’s STEM curriculum and instructional model across supported DC schools.
Monitor the effectiveness of STEM program implementation and student outcomes across supported DC schools.
Partner with DC regional leadership to align on STEM instructional vision, priorities, and goals.
Design and facilitate professional learning experiences aligned to DC’s instructional priorities in STEM.
Design and lead engaging professional development forDC teachers, school leaders, and instructional staff.
Identify regional professional learning priorities using qualitative and quantitative data
Core Characteristics: Successful candidates will demonstrate Rocketship’s core characteristics in their leadership and instructional practice:
Pursuit of Excellence
– Continuously improves outcomes through data analysis, feedback, reflective practice, and a commitment to instructional excellence.
Authenticity
– Leads with transparency, humility, professionalism, and alignment to Rocketship’s mission and values.
Community
– Builds strong relationships with staff, students, families, and stakeholders while valuing collaboration and collective impact across schools and teams.
Tenacity
– Relentlessly pursues ambitious instructional goals and solutions in service of student achievement and equitable outcomes.
Innovation
– Challenges the status quo, embraces continuous improvement, and takes responsible risks to strengthen STEM instruction and student learning experiences.
Compensation
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
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. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy
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