Program Specialist – Integrated Special Education

Rocketship Public Schools

Program Specialist responsible for leading Integrated Special Education efforts at Rocketship Public Schools. Driving compliance and effectiveness to achieve student growth in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Special Education compliance, instructional planning, and coaching for diverse learners. Proven ability to improve academic outcomes through effective collaboration and implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).

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Special Education Teaching CredentialMaster’s Degree in Special EducationMulti-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)Compliance ExpertiseExperience with Students with Disabilities

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Hard Skills

IEP DevelopmentInstructional PlanningData-Based Decision MakingCo-Teaching PracticesCompliance Systems Creation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationFlexibility and AdaptabilityCollaborationCooperative Working Relationships

Tools & Technologies

Professional Development LibraryCompliance Indicators

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Special Education Teaching CredentialAdministrative License

Industry Keywords

Federal and State LawsSpecial Education RegulationsAcademic Outcomes ImprovementElementary-Age StudentsDynamic Work Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support ISE team visions at school sites for network initiatives and school priorities in collaboration with school leaders and directors of schools.
Regularly meet with school leaders to develop, monitor, and adjust school-level special education instructional and compliance efforts.
Co-develop and support the coaching plans for ISE teachers and ISE teams with the support of the managing school leader.
Provide direct and indirect coaching support to ISE teams around instructional practice and compliance initiatives.
Strategize together as a team with the Director of Integrated Special Education in order to prioritize special education supports.
Collaborate and provide regular consultation with service providers and key contractors as needed.
Coordination with OSSE & PCSB around educational best practices, compliance initiatives, and or three ligious cases to support school sites.
Work with ISE NeST across regions to align on network priorities and implementation.
Provide School Leaders Managing ISE with resources and expert guidance to support the data based decision making process to guide instructional planning.
Support effective instructional planning through the selection of appropriate tiered interventions at school sites, consultation on implementation and planning, as well as the development of effective service schedules.
Provide core instructional resources to school leaders and teachers to support student outcomes.
Observe and provide feedback on teacher instruction execution.
Support school leaders and teachers with effective co-teaching practices.
Lead ISE Walkthroughs with School and Regional Leaders.
Oversee and support staff member skill in IEP development and meeting facilitation.
Serve as special education “compliance expert” and provide consultation on compliance-related questions and concerns, create compliance systems and structures to support campuses and coaching scope and sequence.
Participate in recurring compliance walk-throughs at school sites.
Use compliance indicators to create department action plans to remediate.
Support the development of regional and school-based professional development plans to support staff.
Co-create and facilitate professional development opportunities on campuses.
Build and maintain Rocketship’s professional development library in collaboration with key ISE team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Special Education teaching credential or administrative license; Master’s degree in Special Education or related field strongly preferred.
Demonstrated track record of improving academic outcomes for students with disabilities.
Embrace the mission of Rocketship Education and our inclusive approach to serving students with disabilities.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations associated with special education.
Experience working with students with a range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.).
Experience implementing student supports through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Experience working with elementary-age students (strongly preferred)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a work environment that is constantly evolving.
Perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks: maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and compliance deadlines.
Possession of a valid driver’s license: willingness to provide own transportation in conduct of work assignments as you will be required to travel from site to site to work with students and faculty at all sites.

Benefits

Comp & perks

excellent health and wellness benefits
403b retirement plan
flexible spending account (FSA)
generous paid time off