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Rocketship Public Schools · 1 month ago

Orange County Founding Assistant Principal Fellow

Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to transforming underserved communities. They are seeking Founding Fellows to prepare for the launch of a new school in Orange County, CA, serving as Assistant Principals to drive academic achievement and build strong family relationships.

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Responsibilities

Foster a rigorous and college preparatory culture of excellence in every classroom that ensures high levels of student achievement
Coach grade level teams (5-9 educators) to build content expertise in Humanities or STEM
Engage in cycles of data driven instruction and assessments to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs
Ensure at least 1.5 years of progress for all Rocketeers annually through management and planning
Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers are receiving the necessary support and training to maximize the delivery of instruction in our full inclusion model
Assistant Principals will at times be required to step in and teach to either model for teachers, provide assistance to teachers or the school community, or to more deeply internalize the school model
Create a school community that fully involves parents in student achievement through multiple outlets including home visits, regular community meetings, and parent/family meetings
Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes; effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback
Create a healthy, high-achieving, urgent environment where staff and students feel challenged and also fully supported and valued
Promote and participate in collaborative opportunities across schools to share best practices, problem solve, and gather feedback
Contribute to the founding team for Rocketship Southern California region through planning meetings, visits to Orange County, CA and local outreach efforts

Qualification

Teaching experienceData-driven instructionLeadership skillsStrategic planningProject managementParent engagementCultural leadershipCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

3+ years of experience teaching in an urban city classroom and realizing significant gains
Deep knowledge of elementary instruction and planning skills
Strong leadership skills and personal drive
Relentless pursuit of high expectations
Result-oriented and data-driven
Ability to inspire, motivate and develop others
Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to engage and empower parents and families
Experience in building and maintaining outstanding school culture
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strategic planning and project management experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
BA from an Accredited University Teaching Credential required

Preferred

Experience as a teacher or school leader in Southern California strongly preferred

Benefits

Excellent health and welfare benefits
403b retirement plan
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Generous paid time off
$7,500 signing bonus to new hires

Company

Rocketship Public Schools

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At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.3M
2012-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-05-11Series Unknown· $3M

Leadership Team

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Preston Smith
Co - Founder & CEO
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