Special Education Teacher: Mod/Severe

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.

Specialists manage their caseload (10 or less) at a single school site, delivering instruction in functional academics, adaptive skills, communication supports, and behavior interventions while ensuring compliance with IDEA and state law. Education Specialists also benefit from dedicated time for case management (2-4 hours each week) to focus on IEP preparation, progress monitoring, family communication, documentation, and collaboration with service providers.

At Rocketship, Education Specialists are empowered to focus fully on special education support and student success. Unlike many school settings, specialists are not responsible for operational duties such as arrival, dismissal, lunch coverage, or other classroom coverage (subbing), allowing them to devote their energy to instruction, intervention, family partnership, and individualized student support.

Behavior support is also central to the role. Specialists partner with families and staff to implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), model strategies for paraprofessionals, and utilize approaches such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and crisis intervention to create safe, structured, and supportive learning environments where students can thrive.

Education Specialists receive ongoing support through weekly coaching from school leaders, in addition to specialized coaching from a Special Education Program Specialist to strengthen instructional practice, compliance systems, and long-term professional growth.

Education Specialists report to their Principal or Assistant Principal.