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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR: DIRECTOR, NEW PARTNER DEVELOPMENT You grind and hustle to meet ambitious goals.  You love people, you love achievement, and you do what it takes to succeed.  You will be Possip’s leader of new partner development and will model the mindset, skills, and actions needed to bring on new partners.     You learn quickly, are curious, and love to chase and attain big, seemingly unrealistic goals.  You are comfortable in ambiguity -- but work to create structure and sense out of it. You are inspired to persevere and overcome rejection - for the right cause or idea.   You are data-driven in your planning and in your drive to continuously improve.  You bring strong strategy, planning, organizing, and relationship skills together Most importantly you believe each person, inclusive of every socioeconomic status, racial or ethnic identity, and educational experience, has value and deserves to have their voice shared in a productive way.  You believe in the power and potential of schools - and see yourself as a supporter of the leaders and educators who work within them. Because of this belief you will drive the work of Possip forward. You will join a small start-up team working to grow a service and platform that will simplify and enable parent to school feedback loops across a diversity of parents and schools. You must care about integrating parent perspective into schools, and about helping schools learn and grow.  You should be able to successfully navigate diverse communities, constituencies and contexts. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Sales Strategy Develop the vision, strategy, and tactics to meet ambitious adoption goals for Possip Consider and integrate information and perspective from national, state and local policy; insights on parents and consumer goods; and school and district habits and needs to develop the strongest, highest impact sales strategy for Possip Cultivation Model outstanding outreach, cultivation, and partner acquisition and navigation skills Meet personal new partner development goals Management Partner with current part-time Possip team members to manage staff members supporting sourcing sourcing and outreach Develop goals, dashboard and accountability systems to help team members know their performance against ambitious goals Train incoming and current team members to meet strategic and tactical priorities Partner with Possip’s Founder to script the repeatable sourcing, outreach and sales cycle Leadership & Marketing Work with Possip’s leadership to integrate the Possip sales strategy with other areas - implementation, technology, and operations Partner to develop the marketing and public relations that will strengthen and enable sales Take learnings and insights from prospects into product and development QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree (Masters welcome) or requisite experience Relevant work experiences (10+ years) Strong data & analytical skills Impeccable judgement Great relationship builder Bilingual a plus Able to be optimistic and work efficiently, intensely, and within an entrepreneurial environment Passionate about making schools great Love getting feedback and sharing feedback Authorized to work in the United States ABOUT POSSIP Possip was founded in January of 2017  to help schools make parents their greatest asset using real-time feedback.  Possip does this by collecting weekly feedback from parents and providing schools with recurring weekly reports.  We have almost 30,000 parents across almost 100 schools. Possip is growing to serve even more school partners and families.  We are building a team to help us grow, meet the needs of our school partners and their parents, and build a sustaining organization that is sound financially, culturally and operationally. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR: POSSIP TEAM You want meaningful work where you will learn, grow, and challenge the status quo while being kind, practical, relational, and strategic.  You are the rare person who can hold two competing ideas in your head at the same time. You love people as much as you love data. You learn quickly, are curious, and love to chase and attain big, seemingly unrealistic goals.  You are comfortable in ambiguity — but work to create structure and sense out of it. You are inspired to persevere and overcome rejection – for the right cause or idea. You can organize, plan, relate, and create. You are ready to do what needs to be done to meet the goal, whether mundane tasks or projects for which you don’t feel qualified. Most importantly you believe each person, inclusive of every socioeconomic status, racial or ethnic identity, and educational experience, has value and deserves to have their voice shared in a productive way.  You believe in the power and potential of schools – and see yourself as a supporter of the leaders and educators who work within them. Because of this belief you will drive the work of Possip forward. You will join a small start-up team working to grow a service and platform that will simplify and enable parent to school feedback loops across a diversity of parents and schools. You must care about integrating parent perspective into schools, and about helping schools learn and grow.  You should be able to successfully navigate diverse communities, constituencies and contexts.

POSSIP SUMMARY Possip is making schools great through parents. We created simplified feedback systems for hearing from parents and other key stakeholders.   We are tech-enabled and people-centered.  We use elegant technological solutions to simplify school & parent engagement and relationships. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & IMPLEMENTATION We are looking for a Director of Operations who will lead the operations and systems that will help Possip meet our vision, and do so in the highest impact, most effective, efficient, and sustainable way.   You will work across Possip’s product work streams - from partner sales and outreach to ongoing partner service and implementation; from technology to content and communications - and Possip’s operational work streams - talent acquisition and management, finance, compliance and risk mitigation.   You actually don’t need us to say more - because you can take a big picture vision and translate it to strategies, priorities, and actions - but we want to share more anyway! You love the details and routines - and you know how to have a good time doing so.  You know how to not only create and respond to the details and routines, but you know how to move people alongside them. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Understand every component of Possip’s vision, operations, measures of success, goals and needs; and develop operational plans and processes to match and meet our needs Serve as a member of the leadership team that will make key decisions, specifically considering operational implications and needs Work to develop and implement processes for onboarding large enterprise clients for Possip Develop and implement systems of management across Possip’s diverse work areas, specifically focused on: sales and outreach; technical development; school and district onboarding and service; finance and legal; marketing and communications; talent acquisition See around corners to identify future risks, opportunities and needs Oversee procurement processes and coordinate material and resources Overseeing all of Possip’s outgoing and incoming contracts Working with Possip’s accounting partners to make sure that invoices, financial statements, and planning are secured Partner with the CEO to support prospective and current investor relationships and terms Strong candidates should have: 10-15 years of experience in Operations or related areas Experience with diverse business functions including sales and/or recruitment, finance, nonprofit and/or public-sector organization, communications, program management Comfort setting, and being held to, ambitious goals Experience working in diverse software platforms Comfort navigating conversations and paths without a script or pre-existing plan Experience - and comfort with - reading long contracts and policies and translating them to insights and action Navigating procurement processes with local, state and federal entities Experience working with diverse stakeholders and constituencies across racial, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds Bachelors or Masters preferred or comparable work experience ABOUT POSSIP Possip was founded in January of 2017  to help schools make parents their greatest asset using real-time feedback.  Possip does this by collecting weekly feedback from parents and providing schools with recurring weekly reports.  We have almost 30,000 parents across almost 100 schools. Possip is growing to serve even more school partners and families.  We are building a team to help us grow, meet the needs of our school partners and their parents, and build a sustaining organization that is sound financially, culturally and operationally. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR: POSSIP TEAM You want meaningful work where you will learn, grow, and challenge the status quo while being kind, practical, relational, and strategic.  You are the rare person who can hold two competing ideas in your head at the same time. You love people as much as you love data. You learn quickly, are curious, and love to chase and attain big, seemingly unrealistic goals.  You are comfortable in ambiguity -- but work to create structure and sense out of it. You are inspired to persevere and overcome rejection - for the right cause or idea. You can organize, plan, relate, and create. You are ready to do what needs to be done to meet the goal, whether mundane tasks or projects for which you don’t feel qualified. Most importantly you believe each person, inclusive of every socioeconomic status, racial or ethnic identity, and educational experience, has value and deserves to have their voice shared in a productive way.  You believe in the power and potential of schools - and see yourself as a supporter of the leaders and educators who work within them. Because of this belief you will drive the work of Possip forward. You will join a small start-up team working to grow a service and platform that will simplify and enable parent to school feedback loops across a diversity of parents and schools. You must care about integrating parent perspective into schools, and about helping schools learn and grow.  You should be able to successfully navigate diverse communities, constituencies and contexts.

JOB TITLE:  Human Resources Coordinator REPORTS TO:   Managing Director of Human Resources JOB GOAL:  The Human Resources (HR) Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting our staff by undertaking a variety of HR administrative duties.  The HR Coordinator will facilitate daily HR functions like performing tasks in the areas of talent, employee benefits, payroll, HR compliance, and HR policies.  The HR Coordinator will report to the Managing Director of Human Resources and work closely to support other members of the HR team.  MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES : Human Resources Process new hire, termination, and change paperwork Maintain Human Resources files Ensure all personnel files are accurate and complete at all times, oversee reporting of personnel information as required by law Onboard all new staff members Conduct all exit interviews and collect data to improve staff culture Create and maintain all job descriptions across the network Manage all staff surveys, including developing and analyzing in-house employee satisfaction surveys. Collaborate with the network support staff to administer and analyze all staff surveys and employee related data Annually update and revise the employee handbooks and related HR policies of the organization Ensure appropriate and timely resolution of all employee-related matters, including advising management of recommended solutions Ensures all staff, substitutes, and volunteers are background checked and fingerprinted Supports managing workers compensation procedures including claims, reporting, compliance, and annual audits Supports Talent Management as a Back-Up Assist the Director of Talent and Managing Director of HR and Director in developing and executing a national recruitment strategy Assist in ensuring that LEAD Public Schools (LPS) is cultivating and fostering a diverse pool of current and potential candidates. Assist in developing and executing a talent marketing plan that attracts top talent and keeps candidates engaged throughout the recruiting, interviewing, and assessment process Assist in planning and coordinating events that showcase LPS to talented potential employees and other stakeholders; assist in representing LPS at these events Assist in establishing and cultivating lasting relationships with strategic recruitment partners, including local universities Provide additional support to Talent team as necessary during peak seasons Supports and monitor school adherence in completion of TEAM Assist with annual performance evaluation process for all staff Supports Employee Benefits as a Back-Up Support and recommend revisions to paid time off policies. Coordinate and meet with staff regarding FMLA and leave of absences Support Annual Open Enrollment Process Support rollout of all rates and plan changes Serve as the secondary contact for benefits matters with insurance brokers and all benefit vendors Supports enrollment, termination and changes of employees in all benefits portals. Supports all benefits paperwork Support Annual Open Enrollment Process Support rollout of all rates and plan changes Supports the creation, submission, and reconciliation of monthly benefits bills and pension bills Supports annual 403(b) filings and audit Supports the creation and submission of monthly TCRS Reports Supports Payroll as a Back-Up Supports LBMC, Benefits and Payroll Specialist, and CFO in processing and review of biweekly payroll sessions. Supports the coordination of all payroll changes Supports processing Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) Supports the processing of billing to outside agencies for any shared staff Assist with payroll analysis and backup for grant reporting Serve as a contact for ADP and LBMC as it relates to all payroll and personnel inquiries Supports and monitors compensation data and support annual return offer letter process. Supports in the review of payroll as it relates to paid time off and benefits Supports in processing all employment verifications, wage garnishments, unemployment claims, and other employee requests   Other Develop and prepare key HR documents such as; detailed staff rosters, HR dashboards, compensation schedules, etc., and provide regular analyses of existing and future benefit costs, including competitive benchmarking based on emerging trends or policy changes Participate in network-wide and NeST events and meetings Other projects and responsibilities, as needed Job Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or an equivalent degree from an accredited educational institution 3 to 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced Human Resources Prior experience with benefits, payroll, and/or HR administration Experience with HRIS required Experience or exposure to K-12 education a plus, but not required Belief and passion for LEAD’s mission of preparing students for college and life. PHR/SPHR certification preferred Advanced Excel skills, including ability to manipulate advanced functions and pivot tables and to work quickly is required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to build trust and drive change by forming good relationships with staff Self-starter who sets high goals; is comfortable dealing with ambiguity and can handle multiple projects at once

JOB TITLE:  Director of English Learners (EL) REPORTS TO:   Head of Schools/Head of Academics and Innovation JOB GOAL:  The Director of English Learners (EL) leads the instructional support of our EL students across our network of 6 schools.  This includes designing and implementing an EL curriculum, supporting the EL staff throughout the network through training and development, coordinating testing and all EL assessments, and providing data analysis on the outcomes of our work in supporting EL students.  The Director of EL is a member of the academic team and works to guide LEAD Public Schools as we work to meet the needs of all of our learners.       MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:   English Learner Program Support (EL) Designing, implementing and executing an EL curriculum across grades 5-12 Creating and implementing an EL vision in partnership with the Special Education Directors and School Leaders Providing coaching and support campus based EL Coordinators Overseeing progress monitoring of EL and LEP students Ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates for EL students Monitoring paperwork as it relates to EL support, oversight, and communication Providing recommendations for school based staffing models to ensure that our EL students have their needs met  EL Instructional Support Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and sustain classroom practices that work to maintain high achievement and eliminate the racial and economic predictability and disproportionality of student achievement. Design and implement effective training for classroom teachers to help them meet the needs of their EL students Provide training and consultation to administration, support staff and parents in the area of English Learning to improve instructional capacity and student outcomes Mentoring EL Teachers   EL Student Evaluation and Assessment Support Coordinate and supervise the delivery of the ACCESS test across all 6 LEAD Public Schools’ campuses and any other EL district and state assessments Reviewing ACCESS results to determine the effectiveness of LEAD Public Schools’ EL programming and support for ELL students Monitoring screening procedures and annual assessment of ELs and completing screening and assessment for our students  Data Analysis Ability to perform data analysis and leverage data driven instructional protocols Interpret data from EL assessments and make data driven decisions to support the needs of our students Other Provide additional support to academic teams as needed. Assist with annual performance evaluation process for all staff. Other projects and responsibilities, as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required, Master's in ELL highly preferred Valid TN ELL Initial or Professional License highly preferred Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students preferred Demonstrated success in coaching and mentoring adults A belief in the mission and values of LEAD

The Position Rocketship school leadership teams each include a Principal and Assistant Principals focused on instruction, an Office Manager focused on student information and family engagement, and a school leader focused on all other operations aspects of running the school -- what some might call an “AP of Operations,” though we at Rocketship call it a Business Operations Manager (BOM). The BOM reports directly to the Principal and manages a team of hourly Operations Specialists. As the Operations leader, the BOM is responsible for all aspects of lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal and physical space at their campus.  Thus, the role requires not only the ability to manage “business” topics like logistics and compliance, but also a deep understanding of behavior management, culture-setting, and behavior management coaching. The BOM helps ensure the school has a consistent culture across spaces, keeps our students safe, and ultimately enables instructional staff to focus on teaching and learning. This means BOMs are multi-talented leaders who can build systems, own processes like procurement and facilities maintenance, and partner with all adults on campus to support our students. The BOM role is an excellent opportunity for operationally-minded teachers and school leaders who want to grow and develop through an operational school leadership position. Essential Functions Schoolwide Systems & Culture Own the logistics, staffing, and daily management of arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal and physical space at your campus Coach Support Staff daily in behavior management techniques, through both “in-the-moment coaching” and planned 1:1s. Design and lead professional development for Support Staff focused on behavior management  skill development Manage the physical space of the building and all facilities-related needs, including scheduling/meeting vendors and handling after-hours facilities emergencies Manage food service operations, including managing staff, serving as the main contact with meal vendor, ensuring compliance, conducting internal audits, and ensuring meal program financial health Compliance & Budget Ensure your campus is financially responsible by providing support to the Principal on finance-related topics, including around budgets, cash collection, and invoice approval Serve as the main owner of school safety processes and compliance, including administering training and running safety drills. Partner with the Principal to respond to emergencies. Own procurement and purchasing for the school site. Work with Principal to understand needs, place orders, inventory items received, handle returns/exchanges, etc. Serve as on-site IT contact, including managing IT assets, assisting staff with IT issues as able, and serving as the main touchpoint to central IT staff Support the logistical, compliance, and technology side of administration of Rocketship’s assessments, including NWEA MAP and state tests, and health screenings like hearing and vision CA Only: Own free/reduced-price lunch application process, including validating forms and running income verification process Leadership & Management Exhibit Rocketship’s core values daily: authenticity, community, innovation, tenacity, and pursuit of excellence Hire, manage, and evaluate all hourly school Operations Specialists. Drive Operations Specialist satisfaction and development through active investment in your team Be a collaborative and supportive partner on your school’s leadership team and the national Business Operations Manager team Engage with parents on operational topics, demonstrating a clear customer service mindset that honors and engages our students’ families Qualifications Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with school-based experience strongly preferred. Many of our most successful BOMs have previously been teachers and/or School Leaders in other roles Managerial experience strongly preferred. Leadership and/or coaching roles among other adults can potentially substitute for this Experience in a fast-paced, highly analytical, entrepreneurial environment. Ability to proactively manage multiple critical deadlines and quickly and confidently adapt to changing school needs, independently prioritizing and following through on completion of tasks and responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful Team-player attitude and strong customer-service orientation. Skill at communicating respectfully and empathetically with student families. Spanish language proficiency preferred in many of our communities, but not required. Skilled at building strong and trusting working relationships with people in both senior- and junior-level roles, both within and beyond Rocketship. Ability to treat sensitive issues with respect and empathy, and maintain strict confidentiality where required Strong PC-based computer skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets and the Google Suite, and ability to quickly become proficient in new software programs Passion for Rocketship’s mission, and the belief that all students can achieve high levels of academic success Work Location San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, Redwood City, Antioch, and Concord); Nashville, TN; Milwaukee WI; and Washington DC Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), flexible work location/schedule, and generous paid time off. How to apply To apply for this position, please visit our website at:  https://www.rocketshipschools.org/school-leaders/ 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   and here for our   Title IX Policy .  For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX     Compliance Officer, Email: [email protected] Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.