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Alpha is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial School Operations Manager who will thrive in a dynamic school environment. The School Operations Manager will be a key member of the school’s leadership team, and will serve a leadership role in matters not directly related to instruction. The School Operations Manager will drive the creation and improvement of efficient and high quality systems and processes at the school. RESPONSIBILITIES School Level Operations Serve as the manager for the school based Operations Team, including weekly or bi-weekly check-ins, coaching and feedback feedback meetings to further the development of the school based Office team. Uphold operational vision for the organization at school level. Ensure school is in compliance with all regulations and campus safety requirements. Create and maintain student data systems, for reporting and data analysis purposes. Ensure school systems and processes are effective and documented centrally. Complete monthly facilities and operations walkthroughs and reporting data to the school leadership team. Budget and Finance Work with the school principal and Alpha network finance team to develop and manage the school’s budget as the primary budget manager at the school. Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and submit them to the Alpha network finance staff for processing. Ensure school adherence to Alpha’s fiscal policy and procedures; Manage school purchasing process by placing orders with vendors, managing school credit card, tracking delivery and maintaining inventory Family & Community Engagement Build relationships with the community and motivate families to engage with and/or join Alpha Manage logistics for all family, school-specific recruiting, and community meetings events Manage enrollment documents/registration process via Alpha’s enrollment system QUALIFICATIONS STRATEGIC THINKER : The School Operations Manager diagnoses problems/systems gaps, identifies key strategies/solutions, and then effectively communicates and ensures disciplined execution. PROJECT LEADERSHIP : The School Operations Manager is an expert project owner for a school-wide system or project through setting clear goals and timelines, keeping a wide range of stakeholders accountable, and assessing progress for the successful completion of the project. ENTREPRENEURIAL:  The School Operations Manager demonstrates risk taking, innovation, self-confidence, and the ability to push oneself beyond one’s comfort zone. RELATIONSHIP BUILDER:  The School Operations Manager demonstrates how they have leveraged relationships to improve the outcomes on their projects and will develop strong relationships with Alpha students, families, and staff. COMMUNICATION:  The School Operations Manager effectively communicates with Alpha students, families, and staff, in written and verbal forms.

Do you have the ability to build strong relationships and work in a fast paced environment? Are you passionate about education and driving student growth? As the Talent Acquisition Associate, you will join the talent team in supporting and executing Alpha’s talent acquisition plan, using data to help improve the hiring and selection process along the way. You will identify and select exemplary candidates to join Alpha’s growing staff. We are seeking passionate individuals who embody Alpha’s mission, vision and core beliefs: teachers who believe that all students can learn, that our scholars belong in college, and that student growth is a reflection of the teacher’s practice.  What you’ll do… Employ a proactive recruitment approach for all open positions  Identify, cultivate and influence top candidates to work with Alpha through the promotion of Alpha’s culture, Leadership Principles and values  Leverage social media, networking events, and other resources to source prospective candidates Use Alpha’s applicant tracking system (ATS) with fidelity to ensure all information is updated and current, providing user support as needed Review resumes and applications to determine which candidates move forward in the interview process Conduct initial phone screens to understand candidate’s fit with Alpha Public Schools and assess the candidate’s match with open positions Ensure Alpha’s job opportunities are posted on all priority job boards Select and attend recruitment events such as career fairs and networking events, and proactively seek out other network-building opportunities Partner with the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition  (ADTA) to complete activities including but not limited to: Tracking candidates through the cultivation process and ensure timely communication with candidates and hiring managers via Alpha’s ATS Partnering with Hiring Managers and School Operations Managers to coordinate logistics of interviews Supporting annual recruitment data review and collaborate with ADTA to assess effectiveness of past year’s recruitment approach and refine approach to the year ahead You possess… Bachelor’s degree (required) Fluency  in: Google applications and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Flexibility : Willingness and ability to travel occasionally Knowledge  of effective use of search engines, job sites, social networks, and other search tools in order to cultivate candidates Experience driving impact in K-12 education  (teaching experience locally or in a similar community strongly preferred) Organizational skills : Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining open lines of communication with key stakeholders and candidates.  You stand out by being... Driven:   You have a sustained commitment to our mission, schools, and workplace that demonstrates persistence and drive to complete a job in the face of ambiguity and change Relationships-oriented:   You collaborate as part of a cohesive team and leverage relationships to improve recruitment outcomes. You can develop strong rapport with candidates, hiring managers, the Alpha Network Team, and external partners. A learner:   You learn the ropes quickly, solve problems when you encounter them, and adapt to meet the evolving needs of the organization Autonomous:   You demonstrate innovation, persistence, and the ability to push oneself beyond one’s comfort zone. You have the ability to work independently and achieve results without consistent oversight. 

Do you believe that all students can achieve academic success? Are you passionate about leading adults, and inspiring and equipping them to change students’ educational trajectories? Staff at Alpha have the opportunity to close the achievement gap for low-income students while collaborating with a joyful team of educators committed to sending our scholars to college. We are looking for enthusiastic leaders to uphold high expectations for students and adults, and to provide a balance of support and accountability for all staff. You would be responsible for creating and sustaining a learning environment that supports excellent, high quality instruction and a joyful, achievement-oriented culture. What you’ll do… Embody  the mission, vision, and core beliefs of the school and the Alpha Public Schools network Execute  all day-to-day leadership responsibilities: Support the principal in achieving ambitious school-wide vision, goals, and targets aligned to the Alpha network vision, goals, targets, and strategic priorities, leading students to master rigorous academic content that prepares them for college; Ensure high-rigor, high-engagement instruction in all classrooms through instructional coaching, professional development, and performance management; Execute on school-wide behavior management systems, expectations, and incentives across the school site and refine as necessary Promote Alpha’s staff culture, mindsets, and values by managing self and others in a manner that creates a healthy, high-achieving environment where staff feel challenged, supported, and valued Plan and lead teacher professional development sessions Formally supervise, observe, and evaluate school staff Use data-driven cycles with leaders and teachers to analyze academic and culture data, problem solve, and generate next steps and accountability systems Support the needs of diverse learners, by ensuring differentiated instruction in classrooms, appropriate tiered interventions, and attending IEP and 504 meetings  Create opportunities for meaningful parent involvement and champion parent engagement. You stand out by exemplifying Alpha’s Leadership Principles: One Team. One Purpose:   We have a clear North Star, and we all understand our responsibilities in helping Alpha achieve its mission. We feel a sense of belonging to the team, are committed to our work, and recognize and celebrate that we are part of something greater than ourselves. Be the Light:   We look for opportunities to be uplifting in challenging situations, to create and inspire joy among teammates, and to respect and acknowledge the efforts of others. Trust = Character + Competence:  We are always looking for opportunities to earn, build, maintain, and (when necessary) rebuild trust. We always try to do what is right, lead with humility and vulnerability; speak candidly; listen attentively; express gratitude; treat others respectfully; and employ social practices that advance the interests of others, such as empathy, collaboration, open mindedness, fairness, and generosity. We demonstrate competence by doing what we’ve promised to do. Keep Small Problems Small:   We approach conflict promptly and with the best intent, to build shared understanding, learning, and trust. We always apologize when we’ve made a mistake. Feedback is the Breakfast of Champions:  We demonstrate a developmental mindset by enthusiastically and positively asking for and receiving feedback and support, urgently working to improve, and giving specific and actionable feedback to others. Expect and Accept Only the Best:   We consistently hold high standards, and we relentlessly pursue excellence. We care deeply about the outcomes that occur on our watch, about achieving our goals, and about keeping our promises, and so we find a way, or we make a way. Debate, Decide, and Do:   When a decision is being made, we look at data, solicit opposing views, collaborate with teammates, and challenge ideas when we disagree. Whenever possible, we seek meaningful input from those who will be responsible for implementing decisions and those who will be affected by them. Once a decision is made, everyone commits wholly and builds alignment and commitment to the chosen path. You possess… A Bachelor’s degree required Valid California teaching and/or administrative services credential preferred Instructional coaching experience required Performance management experience highly desired Conversational Spanish or Vietnamese a plus

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Program Specialist is responsible for overseeing and supporting the implementation of the Special Education program. The Program Specialist works cooperatively with school leaders and staff in supporting students with disabilities, and will take initiative to improve the quality of education in the community. The Program Specialist will embrace and encourage the acceptance of diversity while using effective people skills to communicate. A successful candidate will have the ability to command respect and work with students in a positive manner. Each staff member serves as a role model for our students in how to conduct themselves as respectful and responsible young adults. Finally, Alpha staff hold a deep belief that all students can succeed in college, and that it is the responsibility of staff to ensure that success. We are seeking passionate individuals who embody Alpha’s mission, vision and core beliefs- teachers who believe that all students can learn, that our scholars belong in college, and that student growth is a reflection of the teacher’s practice. At Alpha, you will uphold a rigorous culture for all students. Alpha is fiercely entrepreneurial and we are focused on supporting our scholars as they grow into self-reliant leaders who will achieve success in their school, college, and career. What you’ll do… Program Support and Development Work closely with the Director of Special Education to develop, implement, and improve special education programming across Alpha’s K-12 network Serve as liaison between school teams and network team regarding program development, implementation, and needs Coaching and Development Plan, execute, and improve professional development and on-boarding for new/returning teachers and other SPED staff Conduct observations and coach teachers and paraprofessionals to meet goals and move along the professional growth rubric Provide targeted coaching across all content areas and guide teachers in implementation of curriculum, with a focus on roll-out of systematic phonics intervention program   IEP Guidance and Support Participate in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) which include annual goals and short-term objectives for exceptional students Provide feedback and coaching around IEP writing and meeting facilitation Manage difficult cases, and attend challenging IEPs as administrative designee Administration and Compliance Support in paperwork collection and organization Disseminate necessary information to school-site teams Assist in managing state and federal reporting mandates Coach and support teachers in keeping compliant records You possess… A valid clear, mild-moderate California SPED credential (or ability to transfer) Masters Degree in Education (Special Education, preferred) or equivalent degree, preferred Administrative Services credential desirable Extensive knowledge of SPED laws and best practices 3-5+ years successful teaching experience CA teaching experience preferred; if not, able and willing to get quickly caught up on California SPED laws You stand out by being... Committed:   You are committed to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Collaborative:  You are team-oriented and are able to implement school-wide systems effectively and consistently. Organized:  You are self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to plan and execute on tasks Experienced : You have taught in a low-income community Fluent in Spanish, highly preferred Experience managing adults, highly preferred Proven experience managing difficult IEP cases Customer service approach to education (teachers and parents) Stellar interpersonal and communications skills Excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to "manage by influence" CPR and First Aid Certification

Are you passionate about using data to drive academic achievement?  Are you a data-savvy educator looking to transition to a role in building the data skills of teachers and leaders in schools? Are you influential and disciplined enough to ensure that teachers and leaders have the right information in their hands, at the right time, and know what to do with that data to transform results for students? As Alpha’s Manager of Data and Analytics, you will collaborate with leaders to understand and make decisions based on their data, serve as a thought partner for teachers and leaders as they use data to accelerate student success, and create data reports and dashboards that help our team understand their data better. You’ll develop systems for data reporting and collection, manage existing databases, and ensure data accuracy and quality. We are seeking passionate individuals who embody Alpha’s mission, vision and core beliefs- teachers who believe that all students can learn, that our scholars belong in college, and that student growth is a reflection of the teacher’s practice. Alpha is fiercely entrepreneurial and we are focused on supporting our scholars as they grow into self-reliant leaders who will achieve success in their school, college, and career.  What you’ll do… Craft  insights by analyzing data for the four network schools, sharing those insights to help leaders at schools and the network take action to improve Design  visualizations, tools, and protocols to help leaders and teachers impact students by taking insights from their own data, including creating tools requested by schools Manage key assessments  - including NWEA/MAP, SBAC, CAST -  by designing assessment calendars and protocols, coordinating compliance and reporting, and supporting schools throughout the year Own  the Alpha data model- be the expert on all our systems including: Our student information system, Infinite Campus  - an online tool that holds student information like attendance and grades, and creates report cards  Illuminate, our student assessment system, which administers assessments Our data warehouse, Schoolzilla, and analysis systems like Tableau  Train school sites, troubleshoot problems, and liaise with vendors Develop  excitement across our community - staff, parents, scholars, board members, and funders - about using our data to improve, and help each team take concrete steps to improve their programs based on data Analyze and share   key data to produce tools, presentations, professional development, and make sure that everyone in our organization has the data they need to make decisions and respond to key requests when they need it  You possess… A Bachelor’s degree, required Excel Mastery, required  Proficiency with Tableau,creating dashboards from a complex data warehouse, and SQL, strongly preferred You stand out by being… A data communicator:   You can easily see trends in data, pull out key stories about where we are excelling and what can help us move forward A spirited problem solver:   You have a “can-do” attitude in the face of adversity and enjoy problem solving creatively and relentlessly through thorny, unexpected challenges A sharp decision maker:   You can quickly assess and prioritize requests to ensure the highest leverage data actions are taken An excellent listener:   When educators need help designing a tool to look at their data better, you are able to ask questions about their needs and the limitations of the data, understand the questions behind their questions, and create something high-impact that they can use to drive student achievement A dedicated relationship builder:  You create strong connections with stakeholders at all levels, and you build collaborative, communicative, and motivating relationships A strong project manager:   You manage simultaneous projects and long term work that may have competing deadlines with excellence

Position Overview The National Director of Program Operations & People Support is responsible for ensuring that high quality student services across all program areas are delivered with fidelity at all sites. The National Director of Program Operations & People Support will be responsible for the following areas of work: Onboarding all Site Leadership positions to ensure that they have the content knowledge and skills to successfully lead the site and execute high-quality programming; develop accelerated learning opportunities and a training program to prepare program staff to assume Site Leadership responsibilities; deliver differentiated levels of support to Site Directors based on their unique needs - prioritizing those with the highest need; build and maintain organization-wide knowledge management systems that sustain our growth. Working under the leadership of the Vice President of Program Operations & People Support, this individual is responsible for driving high academic performance and the holistic development of Site Leaders. Primary Responsibilities Include Develop the overarching vision for the Site Director Leadership and Development Program Implement the framework for filling Site Director vacancies with high performing internal staff. Provide staff with training, coaching and programmatic skill development. Ensure the Program Operations & Support department is a high functioning, strategic, and service-minded team that partners with site-based staff to provide operational, programmatic, and workforce support. Manage and coach Site Directors on growth & development of key competencies to ensure team and individual success. Partner with Talent Acquisition Team and Regional Executive Directors to hire Site Directors and other key site-based leadership positions. Observe and evaluate program quality to support site and regional staff Staff Training & Development Create, implement and manage the Site Director Cohort Program Provide training and professional development to ensure site-based leadership teams deliver high quality services to students that are consistent with the organization's program model Create, modify, and deliver program-specific training to support the Annual Planning and Budget Development Process In partnership with Regional Executive Directors, assess learning needs for Site Directors and deliver training sessions that drive program results in role-specific content for both new and experienced staff Provide individualized coaching to Site Directors as needed. Data Accountability Supervise Site Directors in executing Program Data Accountability responsibilities In partnership with Site Directors, develop and execute site-responsive plans that allow the site to achieve desired goals and outcomes for students. Analyze and report on org-wide data trends and modify practices as needed Knowledge Management Build tools, training modules, and webinars to meet Site Director's learning needs Lead, develop, and implement Site Director onboarding and offboarding plans Create and update Site Director development and training resources Skills & Experience Required First and foremost, the National Director of Program Operations & Support must embrace College Track's vision and mission for transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. Additionally, candidates must possess the following qualifications: Minimum 4-year college degree (Masters Degree preferred) 8-10 years of experience building or managing a complex, youth-serving project, program, or organization, including 5+ years of leading and managing adults to achieve stellar student outcomes Expertise in effective adult-learning practices Ability to laterally influence internal key stakeholders at all levels History of working effectively to close the achievement gap in underserved communities and/or \u2028demonstrated record of dramatic gains in student achievement with students in low-income \u2028communities \u2028 Energizes and motivates others \u2028 Results-driven; commitment to utilizing data to take informed action Exceptional organizational skills; keen attention to detail; time management and follow-up skills \u2028 Exceptional written, oral, and active listening skills Unflappable self-starter who has the ability to effectively manage a wide range of tasks and projects \u2028 Strong learning orientation (e.g. constant learner, exhibits strong self-awareness of and initiative to \u2028develop one's growth areas, accepts and promptly incorporates feedback) Goal-oriented and strong commitment to meeting goals \u2028 High level of self-awareness, humility, and emotional intelligence Demonstrate the ability to meet and maintain federal, state, local and College Track guidelines \u2028 Ability to embrace changing priorities and respond accordingly

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Our Multi-Tier Systems Support (MTSS) Team serves all students, including across all disabilities (mild, moderate, and severe), through an innovative approach that includes coaching and deep partnership with our general education partners, integrated special education (ISE) partners, school leaders, and related service providers. To best serve our Rocketeers and meet their needs, we work to serve students across all areas of need: academic, social-emotional, and behavior. Position Summary Rocketship School Psychology Interns are responsible for providing both direct and indirect support to students, families, and staff members in order to ensure high quality programming for students with disabilities. Based in San Jose, CA and reporting to the Associate Director of Social Emotional Learning, the School Psychologist Intern, will play a critical role in ensuring we are meeting our Child Find obligation. At Rocketship Public Schools, our psychs and psych interns serve a small number of elementary schools. A typical day includes attending pre-referral meetings, initial/triennial assessment, behavior consultation, direct and indirect support of students receiving social emotional intervention, and supporting school leaders in implementing MTSS systems. Our schools utilize a meaningful inclusion model for special education, so an integral part of the day-to-day work is supporting teams in creating plans that allow all students, regardless of disability, to spend the majority of their day in the general education classroom. Essential Functions Duties will include, but not be limited to: Lead psycho-educational and formal behavior assessments; write quality, compliant assessment reports. Attend IEP meetings; present assessment findings to the team. Assist in the implementation of assessment recommendations as needed. Participate in the pre-referral process and provide consultation to school teams regarding intervention supports for struggling students. Work with parents to build knowledge of disability and inclusive support for students with disabilities. Assist in providing consultation and advice to administrators, teachers, and parents regarding the general and special educational programs as appropriate. Assist in coordinating, communicating and seeking consultation with community agencies as appropriate. Maintain a compliant practice. Participate in frequent, direct and indirect, supervision with Rocketship's Manager of Psychological Services as well as other members of the school psych team Some campuses may require consultation, collaboration, creation, and implementation of 504 plans Some campuses may require additional consultation around social emotional and behavioral systems and structures Some campuses may require additional counseling and other intervention supports Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Associate Director of SEL Required Qualifications Enrollment in a Masters and Credentialing Program for School Psychology (NASP highly preferred) Bilingual, Spanish (preferred) Experience working in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (highly preferred) Experience working with elementary-age students (preferred) Experience working with students with a range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.) (highly preferred) Excellent written and oral communication skills Commitment to Rocketship's special education inclusion model and overall mission to close the achievement gap within our lifetime. Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a work environment that is still 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 California driver's license (or applicable state equivalent): 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. 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), and generous paid time off. 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, Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Our Multi-Tier Systems Support (MTSS) Team serves all students, including across all disabilities (mild, moderate, and severe), through an innovative approach that includes coaching and deep partnership with our general education partners, integrated special education (ISE) partners, school leaders, and related service providers. To best serve our Rocketeers and meet their needs, we work to serve students across all areas of need: academic, social-emotional, and behavior. Position Summary: Based in San Jose, CA and reporting to the Associate Director of Social Emotional Learning, the mental health provider will provide direct educationally related mental health services directly to students in special education, related mental health services to general education students, as well as providing consultation and coaching to school leaders and teachers regarding issues of trauma, mental health, behavior, and community resources. The Mental Health Provider will serve one to two school sites which may include schools in San Jose, Redwood City, Concord, or Antioch. The Mental Health Provider will partner closely with school psychologists, behavior intervention specialists, special education case managers, school leaders, general education teachers and program specialists to conduct mental health assessments, provide direct mental health services, and support with ongoing implementation and coaching of strategies to help students succeed in their classrooms. The Mental Health Provider may also be involved in crisis level support and creation of safety plans for students with more significant safety concerns, as well as delivering professional development to Rocketship staff. This position requires previous training and experience working with students with emotional and behavioral needs. It requires a commitment to serving students and a desire to think critically and creatively about how to support challenging behaviors in the general education classroom setting. Essential Functions: Duties will include, but not be limited to: Create treatment plans and goals to address educationally related mental health service for the purposes of fostering better mental health and positive learning environments for students at all Tiers (Social Skills Groups, Gen-Ed Counseling, ERMHS related services). Monitor student progress toward IEP goal attainment (for ERMHS services) using special education database system (SEIS). Provide culturally appropriate and sensitive school-based mental health services in the forms of individual, group, and family treatment, therapeutic case management, crisis intervention, and consultation services as required by the student's IEP or general education plan. Provide crisis intervention for both general education students and special education students as needed. Collaborate with and be a part of any coordinated meetings (IEP meetings for students on caseload, SST meetings, MTSS meetings) as the mental health professional. Provide consultation with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student's program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home. Maintain relationships and effectively communicate with school leaders, teachers, and parents in all facets of the position. Adhere to IDEA timelines and California Education Code compliance law. Provide professional development trainings to school staff as-needed regarding best practices in trauma-informed education, social-emotional supports, crisis intervention, and community resources. Lead on MTSS practices at the campus. Maintain a close working relationship with other members of the Network Support ISE Team (NeST-Rocketship's centralized office that operates in support of its schools and regions) to ensure exchange of best practices, coordination of efforts, and general support for the Integrated Special Education department. Serve as a coach in regards to mental health and trauma informed practices (SEL, crisis and de-escalation, trauma informed practices at Tier 1 level). Provide in-the-moment-coaching to staff around these practices. Lead parent trainings to teach skills in regards to supporting a student's mental health and social emotional learning. Serve as the mental health professional on the PBIS Team. Play an active role in ensuring the team uses data to create and address plans to further the campus around positive behavior incentive systems. Ensure the Integrated Psychological Services Team is viewed as positive supports to the organization's mission that are fully aligned with Rocketship's Core Characteristics (Innovation, Pursuit of Excellence, Authenticity, Community, and Tenacity), and not as bureaucratic obstacles to serving the needs of the students. Required Qualifications Required: Possession of counseling licensure (or intern) as dictated by the California Board of Behavioral and Social Sciences or relevant state licensing board Master's Degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy PPS Credential in School Counseling (highly preferred) At least one year of experience (2+ years preferred) providing mental health services in school-based settings Experience working with students with a range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.) (highly preferred) Familiarity with special education, IEP team participation and educationally related mental health services and the delivery of such services (highly preferred) Commitment to Rocketship's special education inclusion model and overall mission to close the achievement gap within our lifetime Familiarity with socio-emotional learning competencies, trauma informed education practices, multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS), and restorative practices a plus Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a work environment that is still 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 California 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 (mileage reimbursed) 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), and generous paid time off. 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, Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

Academic Affairs Manager Position Overview Reporting to the Academic Affairs Director, the Academic Affairs Manager (AAM) is responsible for driving significant academic gains and ensuring college eligibility among students who are not on track to succeed in college. The AAM identifies and manages students who are not on track for college eligibility based on math readiness assessments and ACT scores. The AAM creates individualized intervention plans and continuously monitors progress towards these college eligibility benchmarks. Additionally, this position is responsible for planning and managing an academic program focused on skill gaps that leads to significant gains in GPA, ACT and math readiness for targeted students. This individual has direct accountability for meeting the organization's bottom line goals in the following areas: academic readiness, GPA, college eligibility, attendance, and student retention. Primary Responsibilities Include: Ensure College Eligibility of Students: Lead and support a caseload of students who are not on track for college eligibility. Track and analyze student assessment scores to design and assign targeted interventions that support movement towards readiness and eligibility benchmarks. Create individualized intervention plans and continuously monitor progress. Hire and manage part-time instructors for math intervention and ACT preparation. High Quality Programming: Plan and manage an academic program focused on skill gaps that leads to significant gains in GPA, ACT and math readiness. Coordinate official ACT registration, testing accommodations, and diagnostic ACT proctoring. Implement appropriate summer programming that supports students in reaching math, English, and composite readiness goals on the ACT and recovering credits. Collaborate with the site team to implement summer programs and evaluate potential resources to ensure alignment with student needs. Family and School Engagement: Collaborate with schools, families, and stakeholders to develop improvement plans that ensure student success in math and the ACT. Lead information sessions and conferences for students and families each semester regarding program requirements, eligibility standards, and individual progress. Develop strong relationships with teachers and counselors. Act as a resource for students, parents, and College Track instructors in regards to IEPs and 504 plans, as well as academic data analysis. New Projects as assigned by the Academic Affairs Director and Site Director. Skills & Experience Required Minimum 2-3 years of teaching students and/or facilitating learning; history of driving significant gains in student achievement Strong sense of possibility; approaches new challenges with optimism. Holds the highest expectations for students Skilled at relationship building with students, families and schools. Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track's mission Demonstrated success in analyzing student data and developing targeted, data driven interventions Desire to understand each individual's barrier to success and experience in creating individualized action plans Manages people, project and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational impact Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact Valid driver's license and clean driving record required for the ability to pass College Track's driver clearance process and transport students Spanish language fluency preferred Minimum 4-year college degree

Director of Employee Experience- National (Oakland, CA) Position Overview We are seeking an energetic and passionate Director of Employee Experience responsible for managing the employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. The Director will own all people processes related to workforce planning, compensation, employee onboarding/ off-boarding, hiring/benefits, performance management, employee relations, policies, systems, reporting, and people analytics. S/he will deeply inform other aspects (talent acquisition, talent development, DEI, etc.) of the organization's people strategy. The Director of Employee Experience will manage a team and reports directly to the Vice President of People. Primary Responsibilities: Employee Experience Expertise: Provide depth of knowledge and understanding of employee life cycle processes and programs, data and analytics, and employment law and practices. Bring best practice expertise and ideas to improve and streamline processes, procedures and programs for operational excellence and efficiency. Lead and manage a team responsible for managing the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, benefits, compensation and employee relations. Partner with DEI programs for talent. Partner with Organizational/Talent Development on retention processes for critical and high risk positions. Partner with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning (i.e. functional recruiting strategy/talent needs). Regularly assess and report on employee morale with a focus on continuous improvement, constantly seeking opportunities to better support employees and foster their professional development while supporting positive employer/employee relationships that promote a high level of morale, motivation and retention. People Operations and Delivery: Provide leadership and partner with functional leaders to implement people policies, programs and practices including workforce planning, on-boarding, employee relations, talent management, diversity, compensation, training, benefits and performance management. Execute strategies that tangibly improve the effectiveness, efficiency, accuracy and overall results of people systems. Identify and recommend new and best-in-class employee policies, programs or practices that meet the business needs and support company values. Ensure the highest level of data management and accuracy in all talent systems. This includes developing talent reporting and measurement tools to track talent performance. Report out quarterly talent metrics. Own compliance and risk management related to People in close partnership with legal and finance. Serve as an expert in advising on complex employee relations matters. Team leadership and management: Ensure the Employee Experience is a high functioning, strategic, and service-minded team that partners with leaders for organizational, culture, and workforce support. Manage and coach team on growth & development of key competencies to ensure team and individual success on individual goals & development. Skills & Experience Required First and foremost, the Director of Employee Experience must embrace the College Track vision of transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. S/he must embody and model College Track core values and model a deep commitment to improving education equity. Additionally, candidates must posses the following qualifications: 8-10 years of progressively challenging HR Generalist-to-leadership experience, with at least 2 years as a manager or Director, in human resources and/or talent preferably in the education, non-profit or corporation Track record of achieving strong results while building and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture. Excellent relationship building skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with people with a wide diversity of demographic and professional experience levels across a decentralized work environment Strong strategic thinking skills with an ability to articulate a clear, compelling vision, use data to inform decisions and to translate strategy to plan to action Strong project management skills with significant experience leading change management Ability to coach and mentor direct reports, peers and executives on sound talent management practices; track record of driving organizational results through coaching and mentoring Proven ability to recruit, hire, develop and retain effective, diverse teams and to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Demonstrated success in staff leadership, management, and development Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated creativity when addressing challenging situations with limited resources Hold a Master's Degree, PHR/ SPHR certificate or any other advanced education/ training in the HR field Have experience working in launch, growth and/or transition phases of organizations

College Completion Advisor Position Overview The College Completion Advisor is responsible for supporting students in owning their college experience and ensuring that 70% of College Track students graduate with a bachelor's degree within six years. The ideal candidate is a motivated, hard-working individual with experience advising, influencing and managing first-generation college students. Primary Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of college students to achieve the following: Academic Achievement: Review student data consistently. Provide direct coaching to ensure students know academic requirements and make behavioral changes necessary to graduate in four to six years. Whenever possible, refer students to appropriate external or campus resources. College Affordability: Support students in graduating from college with manageable debt. Ensure students apply for and receive all available financial aid and scholarships. Future Opportunities: Serve as a resource to students by connecting them to career and leadership development opportunities. Social Emotional Wellness: Guide students towards integration in their campus community, good physical and mental health, and healthy relationships. Whenever possible, refer students to appropriate external or campus resources. Data Entry & Analysis: Input and review student data consistently and use collected student data to recognize trends and inform advising. Support High School Program: Student Transition Support: Collaborate with the College Completion team to provide individualized support and implement transition plans for high school seniors to ensure they matriculate to college. High School Programming: Provide limited support to other high school programming as assigned by the College Completion Director, including co-leading high school workshops, programming, and college tours. Internal Scholarship Distribution Budgeting Support: Collect and provide student and family financial information necessary for budgeting and awarding College Track's need-based scholarships. Scholarship Distribution: Act as a liaison between students and College Track National to distribute funds to students and colleges. Skills & Experience Required 3-5 years of experience advising and supporting first-generation college students Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students. Strong interpersonal skills and effective at relationship building with students and families Strong sense of possibility; approaches new challenges with optimism. Reliably prioritizes the highest impact work amongst competing demands, delegates effectively, holds self-accountable and produces quality work consistently Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact. Minimum 4-year college degree Travel will be required to colleges and universities outside of the metropolitan area

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. The Occupational Therapist will work across multiple Rocketship school sites under the direct supervision of the OT Program Manager. Rocketship Occupational Therapists are responsible for providing both direct and indirect support to students, families, and staff members in order to ensure high-quality programming for students with disabilities. Responsibilities Lead specialized assessments related to sensory-motor development; write quality, compliant assessment reports Attend IEP meetings; present assessment findings to the team Develop IEP goals and objectives, as well as treatment plans Provide high-quality and evidence based occupational therapy services Assist in the implementation of assessment recommendations as needed Work with parents to build knowledge of disability and inclusive support for students with disabilities Assist in providing in-service training to parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals and paraprofessionals Assist in providing consultation and advisement to administrators, teachers, and parents regarding the general and special education programs as appropriate Assist in coordinating, communicating and seeking consultation with community agencies as appropriate Provide support and guidance to the organization as a member of the ISE Network Support Team Maintain a compliant practice Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the appropriate administrator Requirements Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited four year college or university and have a valid license of proficiency in occupational therapy services issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy Experience working with elementary-age students (preferred) Experience working with students with a range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.) Excellent written and oral communication skills Embrace the mission of Rocketship Education Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a work environment that is still 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 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), and generous paid time off. 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, Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. The Occupational Therapist will work across multiple Rocketship school sites under the direct supervision of the OT Program Manager. Rocketship Occupational Therapists are responsible for providing both direct and indirect support to students, families, and staff members in order to ensure high-quality programming for students with disabilities. Responsibilities Lead specialized assessments related to sensory-motor development; write quality, compliant assessment reports Attend IEP meetings; present assessment findings to the team Develop IEP goals and objectives, as well as treatment plans Provide high-quality and evidence based occupational therapy services Assist in the implementation of assessment recommendations as needed Work with parents to build knowledge of disability and inclusive support for students with disabilities Assist in providing in-service training to parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals and paraprofessionals Assist in providing consultation and advisement to administrators, teachers, and parents regarding the general and special education programs as appropriate Assist in coordinating, communicating and seeking consultation with community agencies as appropriate Provide support and guidance to the organization as a member of the ISE Network Support Team Maintain a compliant practice Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the appropriate administrator Requirements Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited four year college or university and have a valid license of proficiency in occupational therapy services issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy Experience working with elementary-age students (preferred) Experience working with students with a range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.) Excellent written and oral communication skills Embrace the mission of Rocketship Education Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a work environment that is still 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 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), and generous paid time off. 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, Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Rocketship is hiring outstanding team members, interested in pursuing a Special Education Teaching Career, for Rising Specialists in the Bay Area. At Rocketship we have built a pathway to develop Rising Specialists as team members equipped with the skills to deliver high quality instruction and the case management needed to excel as a Special Education Teacher. Rising Specialist is a full time position that reports to a member of the School Leadership team. The Rising Specialist will work with one school site, and will be responsible for attending a credentialing program and learning case management by managing a smaller Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) caseload of Rocketship students who require special education services as outlined in their IEPs. The role of Rising Specialist is to learn the craft of a Special Education Teacher and improve student outcomes through targeted academic and behavioral support. Partnering with Families Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the four walls of our classrooms. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Team Members new to our network are always amazed by how deeply our Rocketeer parents are engaged in their school's community. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. Career Pathways Rising Specialists will spend the year learning the skills of a Special Education Teacher so that they can transition to a full-time role in the 21-22 school year. This role will have the coaching support of both the school at which you are placed and the Special Education Team. Our Special Education Teachers have a variety of potential career pathways, in both leadership and network support. If you are looking for the chance to drive transformative change in underserved communities and contribute to a national movement to close the achievement gap in our lifetime, look no further than Rocketship. Essential Functions: Ensure that all students realize rigorous academic goals outlined in their IEP along with our core content. Our goal is each Rocketeers grows at least 1.5 years. Collaborate with school team, families, and related service providers for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum. Provide one-to-one or small group instruction, direct services and push in or pull out instruction as required by IEP Co-teach with general educators and related service providers to ensure inclusive education practices for all students Attend credentialing program and upon successful completion In collaboration with general educators, provide accommodations and/or modifications to learners with disabilities to provide access to grade level content and demonstrate her or his true understanding on assessments as determined by the IEP team For a small cohort of students in collaboration with team members and professional development: Coordinate referral and assessment procedures and facilitate the coordination of IEP team meetings and the implementation of special education services (Speech, Occupational therapy, etc.) Evaluate students' academic abilities for the purpose of collaboration with team members to create and implement the best educational program like the diagnosis of learning disabilities, development of intervention plans for foundational needs and/or student progress Collaborate with Psychologists and Related Service Providers for evaluations and when needed, administer academic assessments. Review and interpret the results to determine our learners' strengths and areas of need for initial, annual and triennial IEP meetings. Student and Parent Partnership: Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in assigned basic academic subject areas of reading, writing and/or math Draft and write professional and compliant IEPs,facilitate IEP meetings and ensure our online IEP system and school based files are compliant and reflect a Rocketeer's Individual Education Program In conjunction with Team Members -- develop Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed with School Team Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: Collaborate with General Educators to engage families and school communities through various meetings (IEP, Parent Conferences, In Service Training, Staff Meetings etc.) Provide leadership for ensuring full compliance with legal requirements as prescribed by federal law under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act 1997) and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act, 2004) as well as state laws and regulations Collaborate with families as educational partners and provide ability awareness as needed Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Valid Special Education Teaching Credential or ability to enroll in an accredited teacher preparation program to work towards a credential while teaching with Rocketship Preferred: knowledge of curriculum, education code and special education law/policies 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), and generous paid time off. 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, Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

Wonderful Education's mission is to enable a lifetime of career opportunities by significantly increasing the number of college graduates in the Central Valley. Funded by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, owners of The Wonderful Company, Wonderful Education™ partners with educational leaders, colleges, and teachers across 165 schools to ensure children from California's Central Valley are successful in school and in life. Mr. and Mrs. Resnick fund a generous Wonderful College Scholarship program, awarding renewable college scholarships of $4000 or $6000 annually, along with high-touch supports, to Central-Valley based employees' children as well as graduates of Wonderful College Prep Academy and Wonderful Agriculture Career Prep. We seek a Director, College Success who will oversee the Wonderful College Scholarship program and ensure Wonderful College Scholars earn four-year college degrees. This is an exceptional opportunity requiring a proven leader who is entrepreneurial, highly organized, possesses strong execution skills and understands how to launch and manage new programs to achieve key objectives. The Director, College Success reports to the Vice-President, Wonderful Education and can be based at The Wonderful Company global headquarters in Los Angeles or at one of our regional offices in Delano or Fresno. Here's what you'll do: Lead a high performing team that is charged to significantly increase college completion of predominately first-generation college-bound students from the Central Valley who attend four-year universities in Southern or Northern California, or out of state. Plan and execute College Transition activities, including student workshops and overnight conferences, parent workshops and summer counseling sessions. Develop, implement and oversee a system of holistic student support services to promote academic achievement, scholarship eligibility, retention and timely degree completion of Wonderful College Scholars. Develop short and long-term plans to support the successful transition of high school graduates who start college as juniors, including customized support for first-time freshmen transitioning with an A.S.T degree directly into upper-division coursework expected to fast-track graduation. Train College Success Managers and Specialists to implement support services with their assigned caseloads, including academic tutoring, mentorship, degree advisement and graduation counseling. Lead data-driven processes that regularly evaluate Wonderful Scholar trends and staff effectiveness to facilitate academic, administrative or personnel problem-solving Supervise College Success Managers, and support their supervision of College Success Specialists and implementation of strategic action plans, effective case management schedules, and high-touch support. Collaborate with Wonderful Education leaders from College Prep (for employees' children), Agriculture Career Prep (early college pathway), and College Prep Academy (charter schools), as well as Central Valley-based high school partners. Liaise with relevant university stakeholders to maximize resources for Scholar success. Carry out other duties as assigned. Here's what you'll bring to the table: Education and experience: Master's Degree required in higher education administration, student development, counseling or related field A minimum of five years of experience working in education, counseling and/or college advisement. A minimum of three years of management experience. Experience working with low-income, first-generation college students, preferably from rural or agricultural communities. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Innovative and entrepreneurial. Visionary, able to manage a team toward ambitious outcomes and build support among stakeholders. A history of achieving outstanding results and coaching, mentoring and managing others in a collaborative, fast-paced, and high-performing environment. The desire to work tirelessly on behalf of college students in the Central Valley. Demonstrates initiative, strong work ethic, and attention to detail. Committed to continuous improvement and personal professional growth. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; superior analytic skills. Fluent in Spanish a plus. Willingness to travel regularly to university campuses throughout California.

Wonderful Education is currently seeking a Data Analyst to assist in data management systems with an intense focus on removing data collection barriers and ensuring data accuracy and cleaning for Wonderful Education programs. This position will also communicate regularly with Education teams and play a key role in the maintenance of our data warehouse and analytical reporting to senior leadership team members. The ideal candidate will have a passion for data analytics, enjoy leveraging data to drive business decisions, and can work independently as well as a part of a team. S/he must be detail-oriented, be able to balance heavy work load with tight deadlines and have an aptitude for investigating, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Here's what you'll do: Data Management (70%) Be a champion for data integrity and relentlessly focuses on building a data system that ensures accuracy Assist in the collection of data supplied by internal Wonderful Education employees and third-party entities Data Management across multiple systems and business units (i.e. removing duplicates, standardizing data, and incorporating rules to eliminate incorrect data from entering the system) Collaborate with other data analysts and users to create, validate, and maintain data quality Create and maintain documentation for data standards (master data, reference data, data quality, and integration rules) Work closely with business units and stakeholders in identifying data-related opportunities Develop data quality reports to monitor the health of the enterprises' master data Business Intelligence (30%) Develop and produce reports utilizing our data warehouse and summarize your findings through visualizations Create queries to extract, manipulate and/or calculate information to fulfill data reporting requirements Synthesize complex data/analyses into clear reports and visualizations that tell the story in a meaningful way as well as make insightful recommendations based on the data Support ad hoc requests by Education team members for Analytical data/visualizations Ensure accuracy and integrity of the underlying data Here's what you'll bring to the table: BA/BS in Business, Statistics, Computer Sciences/Engineering or associated discipline At least 1-2 years of experience in Education data. Knowledgeable with large datasets, data management, and relational database design and familiarity with data formats, table joins, and ETL Experience using analytical tools to support data analysis, reporting, and visualization Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint knowledge required. SQL & BI a plus (OTBI, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) Experience in the Education field a plus, but not a requirement REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES: Outstanding organizational skills. Ability to structure work plans and prioritize activities on multiple simultaneous projects Orientation toward action and taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm Outstanding verbal/written communication, presentation, organizational and teamwork skills are required Ability to interact regularly with department stakeholders, and must be able to do so in a confident and professional manner Comfortable with presenting information to various levels of groups Creative problem-solving skills; analytical thinker Detail orientation and ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; excellent documentation skills Multi-tasker Comfortable performing in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment Candidates must be comfortable with constantly shifting priorities Comfortable with ambiguity in client requests and needs; able to be resourceful in terms of uncovering insights from multiple sources and people Strong appreciation for the Wonderful Company values and culture, especially as relates to health and wellness Passion for leveraging data to drive business impact A high service attitude toward all team members Fosters an open, honest and positive relationship with all coworkers Self-starter with a drive to succeed Positive and upbeat; persistent and does not quit easily Organized, prepared, efficient and focused Adaptable and flexible to changing business needs Must enjoy analytics and possess an aptitude for investigating and problem-solving Understands and can articulate the Voice of the Customer (VoC) when it comes to insights and requests Proactively anticipates the needs of the customers in terms of analytics, insights and data needs

Being "Wonderful" goes beyond our consumer promise of growing and distributing high-quality fruits, nuts, and other products to customers around the world. We also strive to make The Wonderful Company true to its name through our mission to help as many children as possible in the Central Valley enjoy the benefits of a world-class academic experience while continuing to support students every step of the way, from cradle to career. Wonderful Education's mission is to enable a lifetime of career opportunities by significantly increasing the number of college graduates in the region and change the cycle of poverty in this often-neglected part of California. Our programs reach 117,000 students across 165 schools in the Central Valley and our holistic approach to learning starts in preschool and continues through college graduation and into fulfilling careers. To review all of our programs and our entire Corporate Social Responsibility report, click here. Position Summary: The role of Executive Vice President of Education is based in Los Angeles, California, and, will focus on achieving unprecedented educational outcomes, reporting to the Co-owner and Vice Chairman of The Wonderful Company. We are seeking a mission-driven, experienced and strategic executive to lead established and successful programs to the next level of excellence. This is a unique opportunity overseeing all Wonderful Education programs (listed below) and providing support and consulting services to the Wonderful College Prep Academy, which has two tuition-free public charter schools in Delano, California (K-12) and Lost Hills, California (K-8). WCPA offers hands-on learning to help students achieve their highest potential through caring teachers and state of the art facilities. Overview of Wonderful Education Programs: Pre-schools -- Our nationally accredited, year-round preschools in Lost Hills and Delano are open 12 hours a day and offer peace of mind to our employees and other parents in the Central Valley. Career Prep Pathways --This program prepares students for careers through our flagship career-focused early college model. Across seven high schools in the Central Valley, students take college courses and can graduate with a free two-year college degree and 200 hours of work experience. After high school, students can either go on to a four-year college as a junior with a Wonderful College Scholarship or enter the workforce with a one-year Wonderful Work Fellowship. Over 2,200 students are currently enrolled in this program. College Prep and Scholarships -- Focusing on the children of our employees, we begin in Grade 9, and provide tutoring, test prep, and college visits and camp experiences. Each of our graduates is awarded a $4,000-$6,000 annual scholarship and are assigned a case manager to ensure they earn their college degree. We've awarded 2,350+ college scholarships to students from the Central Valley. This hands-on approach has resulted in a college graduation rate almost seven times the national rate of low-income, first-generation college students. Here is what you'll do: By lending your experience, knowledge and business acumen, and motivating the great team we have in place, you will provide students with unparalleled educational opportunities and college access, ensuring that students are not just admitted to college, but are successfully prepared to thrive in, and graduate from, college. Accelerate academic rigor and student achievement to support our scholars in the important transition to and through college. Help attract, develop, support and retain the best talent across all levels of Wonderful Education and WCPA. Understand, analyze and interpret performance data to identify areas for development in Wonderful Education programming, and share and support the implementation of best practices across Wonderful Education and WCPA. Identify and track meaningful performance metrics for successes and ensure leaders effectively use data and results to drive goals and initiatives. Provide leadership and support of Wonderful Education's strategic vision to improve college graduation rates for students in the Central Valley. Maintain a strong organizational culture aligned with Wonderful Way Values. Navigate complex issues and drive to results with professionalism. Develop strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders through impeccable interpersonal skills Translate strategies from plans to action to outcomes, using proven short and long-term project management skills. Articulate a clear and compelling vision and motivate and lead others with superior communication skills. Follow and implement federal, state and local education law and policy, in California's unique school and district conditions and settings. Provide strategic support and consulting to WCPA, informed by your experience with public charter school oversight, governance, and leadership. Work collaboratively with school building leadership; district, county, and state educational leadership teams; and institutions of higher education (IHEs). Navigate student and school climate, culture and academic success conditions, always driving to excellence. Here's what you'll bring to the table: A graduate degree in education, business, law, or public policy/administration preferred Minimum of 15 years of experience in school administration or in leadership positions in education-related organizations helping underserved communities Superior cross-functional collaboration with exceptional general management skills and the ability to build relationships within, and outside, an organization Strong influencing skills with a diverse set of partners and key stakeholders Strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as attention to detail Strong interpersonal, written, presentation, and negotiating skills to quickly establish rapport and credibility at all levels within, and outside, an organization Excellent communication, analytic and problem-solving skills; sound business acumen and executive presence Demonstrated history of engaging communities and stakeholders to achieve long-term and sustainable outcomes

Wonderful College Prep Academy is a free public charter organization dedicated to the success of every student. We offer high-tech classrooms, caring teachers, and hands-on learning from preschool through 12th-grade. Our goal is to prepare students for college and ultimately pursue promising careers. Our students earn a free two-year college degree while in high school and, thanks to The Wonderful Company's generous sponsorship, every student can earn a four-year renewable college scholarship up to $24,000! The Academy is located on two new state-of-the-art campuses in Delano and Lost Hills, CA. While our Delano campus opened 10 years, over the last few years we have grown significantly, adding the second campus in Lost Hills and an elementary school in Delano while also launching a new Teacher pathway which, coupled with our Ag pathway, will allow every student to graduate from high school with a two-year college degree. We are seeking a mission-driven, strategic Superintendent to lead us to new levels of excellence. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Superintendent will have oversight for a sizable operating budget and directly manage a team of administrators and a total staff of just over 200. This is a unique opportunity to lead an innovative, high-performing Charter Management Organization through the next phase of its evolution. And, because of the sponsorship of The Wonderful Company, the focus can be entirely on preparing students in the Central Valley for the best universities and not on the constant fundraising demands so common in other charter organizations. Here's what you'll do: Academic and Organizational Excellence In collaboration with the Board of Directors and the senior leadership team, determine strategic priorities and effectively communicate to stakeholders. Ensure academic excellence throughout the organization, ensuring students are prepared to get to and through four-year universities. Recruit highly qualified principals, educators, and shared service staff; effectively develop staff; address performance as necessary on a timely basis Coach, develop, and empower Principals and shared service leaders, in their roles as instructional leaders and site/regional managers. Wonderful-wide Leadership Exemplify Wonderful College Prep Academy's mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, and code of ethical behavior. Represent the Academy within The Wonderful Company, including Wonderful Education and its local businesses, ensuring alignment with the company's vision, mission, core values, and education program priorities. Community Outreach Represent Wonderful College Prep Academy externally, championing college readiness and college-going culture for all youth in the Central Valley. Cultivate relationships with local districts, city officials, colleges and community leaders to further Academy goals. Establish and manage a network of external partners to support our mission and vision. Government Affairs and Legal Manage relations with charter authorizer, Kern County. Apply for and oversee major grants. Advocate for Academy's interests with local, state, and federal government representatives. Oversee all legal and human resources matters impacting the Academy. Here's what you'll bring to the table: The ideal candidate will be an experienced administrator with a proven record of academic success and staff satisfaction (not sure what phrase to use but we need to find a strong manager who is good with people). Education and Experience Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, either at the school or district level, charter school experience preferred. Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably across multiple levels Minimum of 2 years of principal (or equivalent management) experience Experience in a rural setting and/or serving high-risk populations Graduate of a recognized college or university with a master's degree or higher A valid California Administrative Services credential preferred, but not required Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred Skills/Traits Passion for working with traditionally underserved communities in high-performance settings An entrepreneurial spirit capable of managing many complex tasks with competing priorities Proven track record developing and delivering rigorous academic programs within challenging student settings Strong leadership execution and follow-through, especially with goal-setting, strategic planning, prioritization and capacity-building Excellent problem-solver Team player, able to create a strong internal team and work well with key external partners Organized and self-managed, able to drive toward outcomes Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders Strong interpersonal and communication skills, orally and in writing A self-reflective leader who is committed to continuous improvement  

IT Help Desk Specialist (Part-Time) - National Position Overview: The IT Help Desk Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization's IT strategy and function by (1) providing IT Help Desk support, (2) assisting in the configuration, maintenance, and provisioning of our network, hardware, server, and cloud systems, (3) and supporting the overall function of the National Operations team at College Track as it relates to technology and facilities. The IT Help Desk Specialist will work closely with the IT Manager in partnership with other program and operational departments in support of strong technology systems and support. The IT Help Desk Specialist will report to the IT Manager . Primary Responsibilities: Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advance notice. Will require regular travel to branches. IT Support Provide best in class support across to users with a wide range of technical sophistication; this will include but is not limited to: Utilize Help Desk ticketing and support tools (Zendesk) Providing documentation and training to users Properly issuing high-functioning hardware and deploying software at all points of employee life cycle Responding and addressing to technology concerns across the organization in a timely manner Ensuring continuous system availability Support site and National facilities by executing technology upgrades, hardware and software application life cycles. Assist in the building and maintenance of systems and processes for managing hardware and software inventory across sites. Cloud System Administration Administer OS X (JAMF) and cloud systems that support the company's infrastructure, including operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation Provision, install/configure, operate, and maintain network, hardware, and cloud system infrastructure. Participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. Ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, students, and partners Qualifications: First and foremost, the IT Help Desk Specialist must embrace the College Track vision of transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. Additionally, candidates must possess the following qualifications: Minimum of a B.A. in computer science, information technology, or business, or equivalent experience in an IT Help Desk or comparable technical support role. At least 2 years of or progressive experience in technology support and operations, with past success in a multi-site environment that has required support to remote users, included demonstrated ability to manage data interface and integration solutions. Experience in a broad range of technology areas and the ability to learn new areas or systems quickly, with a particular emphasis on database administration, systems requirements definition, user support, software customization, website analytics and maintenance and basic security Analytical approach to decision-making as related to systems performance, work processes and user needs Demonstrated success in providing support to users with varying levels of technical skill, with the ability to listen carefully to user needs and challenges and respond with a high-level of customer service Prior success in managing vendor relationships Exceptional people skills, with an ability to build relationships with diverse departments, collaborators and program staff and navigate uncertainty. High degree of flexibility and adaptability; can work within an ambitious, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solution. Takes pride in self, work and organization leading such that every task is performed at a high level of aptitude. Desire to grow through continuous improvement and achieve personal mastery. Superior organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail. A history of achieving results and willingness to do \"whatever it takes\" to reach goals. A constant learner who is interested in being a proactive, positive member of the team. High level of self-awareness, humility, and emotional intelligence. Compensation and Benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please. College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

As a member of the City Year Los Angeles (CYLA) Marketing and Communications department, the Marketing & Communications Manager will help develop and execute communications strategies in tandem with the larger External Affairs team to powerfully convey the City Year story. They will amplify City Year’s brand and messaging for both internal and external audiences through the design, development, and organizational management of all branded collateral, social media, blogs, multi-media production, and digital communications. In partnership with the Managing Director of Communications, the Marketing Manager will provide top-notch customer service to the Executive Office, Recruitment, Development and Program teams to ensure sitewide communications needs and goals are met.                               This individual contributor position plays a critical role in amplifying the impact of our work. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller and tech savvy graphic designer with a passion for social media and cross-team project management. City Year values and continuously works to build an equitable and inclusive culture where diverse people feel they belong. Job Description Responsibilities Marketing & Communications Strategic Storytelling: Collaborate cross departmentally to write high-quality and compelling stories of impact about our corps, students, and partners. Generate ideas for new content on a continuous basis for various platforms that raise awareness about our impact and brand and engage stakeholders. Graphic Design:  Design and manage branded collateral and other materials segmented for various audiences as requested. Facilitate print production when required. Build and manage external relationships with vendors, printers, and others as needed. Digital Communications:  Plan, write, and design monthly e-newsletters and timely e-blasts. Make regular updates to the website and write and manage regular content for the CYLA blog. Manage coordinating, designing, and sending weekly internal communication email. Client Service/Sitewide Support:  Support Communications, Development, Recruitment, Program & Service, and Executive Office with relevant marketing and communications outputs, including media relations, collateral design, multi-media, or digital communications. Support training of corps members for external speaking engagements as needed for City Year’s “Meet and Greet” Program. Multi-Media:  Act as staff photographer and/or videographer as needed. Upload, edit and file multi-media content for both internal and external use.   Social Media Planning & Strategy: Develop social media content calendars that support the overall social media strategy as well as the larger marketing and communication objectives. Partner with City Year Headquarters on social media strategy where appropriate. Social Media Management: Daily management of the site’s Twitter and Instagram accounts. Thoughtfully engage with existing and potential local stakeholders via social media to develop long-term partnerships. Monitor mentions, social campaigns, and City Year’s brand in social spaces, reporting performance, noteworthy conversations, trends to relevant internal Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, Government Relations, Legal, and Senior Leadership teams. Content Development: Produce content to achieve social media objectives while leveraging late-breaking opportunities for both national and local Marketing and Communications. Create and curate daily engaging content that resonates with target audiences on relevant social platforms. Develop shareable copy, videos, images, and visuals. Align content with City Year’s voice and tone to develop City Year’s personality in the social space. Site Social Media Leadership: Lead a cohort of 31 AmeriCorps members to support the execution of social media strategy and organizational initiatives at a school level, develop their storytelling skills, and support their professional development. Train staff and AmeriCorps members on City Year’s social media guidelines and monitor relevant platforms to ensure compliance. Qualifications: 2-3 years relevant experience in communications, marketing, or related fields Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field preferred Creative thinker with strong writing and storytelling skills Exceptional organizational and project management skills Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Lightroom Proficiency with social media and account management Platforms - Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Experience working with web CMS systems and e-mail marketing systems Experience with and working knowledge of photography, video, and editing software Able to work effectively under pressure, handle competing priorities and respond to short deadlines with a team and independently Facilitation experience a plus Experience with and commitment to community service, national service and/or the development of young people as leaders City Year/AmeriCorps experience a plus Additional Qualities Needed: In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:   Executes to Results: Holds self-accountable, sets high expectations for self, efficient time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects with a positive can-do attitude. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Tracks and communicates progress, including potential delays in a timely manner. Demonstrated performance under pressure and strict deadlines. Communication : Conveys thoughts clearly and concisely. Listens well and asks good questions. Communicates well verbally and in writing, tailoring communication for the audience and situation. Ability and desire to work with and promote young people ages 17-24 and a year of service Relationship Development: Excellent customer service skills; able to balance own projects against the needs of others. Approachable and friendly. Actively seeks feedback and to understand other’s perspectives, interests and concerns. Adapts approaches to different people and situations. Desire to Learn: City Year has a unique service model and organizational culture.  Successful applicants have strong experience and a track record of success in the above areas but must be willing and eager to continue to learn. Demonstrate a willingness to work in a collaborative and strong team-based organization. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.