Rocketship public schools

Assistant Principal of Special Populations

Nashville, TN Full Time
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 Tennessee has adopted an ambitious strategic plan focused on ensuring student success through strong classroom instruction and targeted intervention. We use a multi-tiered, student-centered, data-driven approach to accelerate achievement for all students.

The Assistant Principal of Special Populations plays a critical leadership role in designing and managing an integrated system of support that ensures every Rocketeer receives high-quality, standards-aligned instruction. Through strong instructional leadership, effective lesson design, and strategic use of progress monitoring data, this role ensures that students receive the supports necessary to meet rigorous academic expectations and graduate college-prepared and career-ready.

At the campus level, the Assistant Principal of Special Populations oversees programming for Multilingual Learners, Special Education, Gifted education, and academic Intervention services. This leader partners closely with teachers and school leadership to ensure instructional decisions are data-informed, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of all learners.