Regional Site Manager

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.

Reporting to the Regional Director of Culture,  the Regional Site Manager (RSM) coordinates programming for the three schools in Rocketship DC’s portfolio. The RSM will manage all aspects of extended learning programs including but not limited to ensuring extended learning programming is carried out with fidelity,  academic tutoring, sports and other enrichment activities, wellness experiences, and summer programming. This encompasses coordinating planning efforts and aligning strategies with other departments. The RSM will manage partnerships with service providers and senior management within RPS, supervise programs during implementation, manage and report on grants associated with extended learning, and be responsible for the oversight of all associated compliance measures. 

• Ensure compliance with the OSSE and programmatic goals
• Facilitate Extended learning programming in relationship with site directors and group leads
• Spearhead meal and other compliance efforts associated with any grants and/or local regulations driving the articulation of extended learning programming 
• In coordination with the Executive Director and Regional Leadership, develop an academic strategy for each program including short-term & long-term goals, learning objectives and benchmarks to achieve successful program outcomes 
• In coordination with finance, engage in regular discussions about the annual extended learning budget to support each program and align all programs to the region’s achievement goals
• Supervise and evaluate staff responsible for program execution of all extended learning programs
• Develop a program evaluation framework, in collaboration with internal partners and external providers, to assess and identify areas of strengths and supports to ensure continuous improvement for all programs 
• Develop funding proposals to maintain continuous delivery of services 
• Monitor metrics and report out on existing grants 
• Guide school leaders through extended learning planning processes as necessary ● Monitor quality of program implementation 

• Develop, communicate and refine processes for planning and implementation of all extended learning programs 
• Liaise with other departments to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of programs ● Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency 
• Provide program and financial reports to Director of Student Services after program completion 

• Program strategy and annual project plan aligned with the organization’s vision and goals, including operating budget for each program 
• Program and financial executive reports and updates to organizational leadership
• Reports and updates to private funders and other partners 
• Processes and structures for planning and implementation of all extended learning programs 1
• Best practices and lessons learned regarding planning and implementation of all extended learning programs 
• Report on evaluation findings and recommendations for program improvement to organizational leadership 
• Presentations to the senior leadership team on program planning, program status, final report and others as requested. 

•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Masters degree or equivalent, preferred) 
• 2 or more years of experience in a related field 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a coordinator/manager role 
• Strong communication skills 
• Strong project management skills 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with partners to meet the goals of Rocketship initiatives ● Strong presentation skills and facilitation skills 
• Interpersonal skills to work with principals, teachers and network superintendents to clearly communicate and implement district wide instructional plan 
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically to create school change while considering the needs of all stakeholders 
• Demonstrated ability to consider multiple perspectives, synthesize information and draw conclusions to support school-wide student improvement 
• Excellent technological skills to create efficient systems for communication 
• Experience analyzing data and using data to drive instructional plans 
• Exemplary communication and organizational skills 
• Experience with or Interest in grant and budget management 

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

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