Senior Director – School Leadership

Rocketship Public Schools

Senior Director of School Leadership responsible for leading school leadership development in Rocketship Public Schools. Supporting senior leaders and ensuring excellence across schools and regions.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeDistrict of Columbia, Tennessee, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,500 - $168,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Director of School Leadership is responsible for designing, leading, and continuously improving the organization’s approach to school leadership development, coaching, and core school-based practices.
Provide transformative direct support to key senior leaders to ensure school excellence in every region.
Set vision for effective regional and school leadership systems, create scalable tools and resources, and coach senior leaders.
Partner with executive sponsor and working group to codify a system of support for Transformation Schools and regions requiring intensive intervention.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive leadership experience in education, nonprofit, or systems-level school support, including direct experience working with school leaders and regional leadership structures.
3+ years experience as a principal of a high performing school (elementary preferred).
2+ years experience as a supervisor of school principals.
Demonstrated success designing and leading leadership development systems at scale.
Strong background in coaching and developing senior leaders (e.g., principals, Directors of Schools, or regional leaders).
Experience in a start up or growing organization.
Adaptability and problem solving skills; ability to navigate ambiguity.
Experience leading effectively in a mutli-regional organization.
Exceptional analytical skills, including the ability to translate qualitative and quantitative data into strategic action.
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and partner across levels of an organization.
Deep commitment to educational equity and the success of students and communities served by Rocketship.
Experience leading or supporting school turnaround, transformation, or intensive intervention efforts preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact Rocketship Public Schools is a national network of high-performing public elementary schools focused on serving underserved communities. With a commitment to eliminating the achievement gap, Rocketship schools offer a choice for parents seeking excellent education in regions such as California, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington D. C. These schools have been recognized among the Best Elementary Schools in the nation, emphasizing their success through superior test scores. Rocketship employs a transformative approach based on personalized learning, talent development, and parent empowerment, ensuring students progress 5-7 months more each school year. They offer tuition-free education and are dedicated to teacher growth and community impact. Senior Director – School Leadership 🔥 36 minutes ago 🏢🏡 null – Hybrid 💵 $115.5k - $168.6k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 👔 Director Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
The Senior Director of School Leadership is responsible for designing, leading, and continuously improving the organization’s approach to school leadership development, coaching, and core school-based practices.
Provide transformative direct support to key senior leaders to ensure school excellence in every region.
Set vision for effective regional and school leadership systems, create scalable tools and resources, and coach senior leaders.
Partner with executive sponsor and working group to codify a system of support for Transformation Schools and regions requiring intensive intervention. 🎯 Requirements
8+ years of progressive leadership experience in education, nonprofit, or systems-level school support, including direct experience working with school leaders and regional leadership structures.
3+ years experience as a principal of a high performing school (elementary preferred).
2+ years experience as a supervisor of school principals.
Demonstrated success designing and leading leadership development systems at scale.
Strong background in coaching and developing senior leaders (e.g., principals, Directors of Schools, or regional leaders).
Experience in a start up or growing organization.
Adaptability and problem solving skills; ability to navigate ambiguity.
Experience leading effectively in a mutli-regional organization.
Exceptional analytical skills, including the ability to translate qualitative and quantitative data into strategic action.
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and partner across levels of an organization.
Deep commitment to educational equity and the success of students and communities served by Rocketship.
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Soft Skills

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