About the job
About Rocketship Public Schools
Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools focused on expanding opportunities for underserved students. The organization partners with families and educators to support student achievement and provide high-quality public education in local communities.
Role Overview
The Assistant Principal of Special Populations in Nashville, TN, plays a key leadership role at Rocketship Tennessee. This position is responsible for building and managing an integrated support system that ensures every student receives high-quality, standards-aligned instruction. The work centers on instructional leadership, lesson planning, and the use of progress monitoring data to help all students meet rigorous academic goals and prepare for future success.
Main Responsibilities
- Design and implement support systems for students with diverse learning needs.
- Oversee campus programming for Multilingual Learners, Special Education, Gifted Education, and academic intervention services.
- Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to make instructional decisions informed by data.
- Promote inclusive practices that address the needs of all students.
- Ensure instruction is aligned with standards and supports student growth.
Our Approach
Rocketship Tennessee uses a multi-tiered, student-focused, data-driven strategy to accelerate achievement for every learner. The Assistant Principal of Special Populations helps drive this vision by ensuring targeted interventions and high-quality classroom instruction reach each student.
