Senior Director of School Leadership
Quick answer
Rocketship Public Schools is hiring a hybrid Senior Director of School Leadership based in Nashville, Milwaukee, or Washington, DC, to design and lead school leadership development and turnaround strategies across their national network.
- Role
- Senior Director of School Leadership
- Organization
- Rocketship Public Schools
- Location
- Nashville, TN; Milwaukee, WI; or Washington, DC (preferred)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The Senior Director of School Leadership at Rocketship Public Schools is a system-level role focused on designing and improving leadership development, coaching, and school-based practices. The incumbent acts as a strategic partner to principal supervisors (Directors of Schools) to ensure excellence across regions and provides intensive support during school transitions or turnarounds. This role requires a balance of high-level strategic design, scalable resource creation, and hands-on coaching to drive organizational outcomes.
What you'll do
- Design and steward organization-wide vision for leadership coaching and development systems.
- Serve as a primary strategic partner and coach to Directors of Schools.
- Develop scalable tools and resources for data-driven leadership routines.
- Provide intensive, hands-on intervention for transformation schools and regions.
- Facilitate shared learning and professional development for senior regional leaders.
What it takes
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in education or non-profit systems.
- 3+ years experience as a principal of a high-performing elementary school.
- 2+ years experience supervising school principals.
- Demonstrated success designing and leading leadership development systems at scale.
- Ability to travel 50-70% of the time to support various regions.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
The role is preferred to be based in Nashville, Milwaukee, or Washington, DC, with significant travel required to support schools across the organization.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 8 years of leadership experience, including 3 years as a principal and 2 years supervising other principals.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not provide a specific deadline or application portal link; please check the Rocketship Public Schools careers page for submission details.
How to apply
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