Director of Language and Literacy – MLL

Rocketship Public Schools

. Advance Rocketship’s literacy and multilingual learner strategy by setting the vision and direction of multilingual learning pedagogy and implementation .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance Rocketship’s literacy and multilingual learner strategy by setting the vision and direction of multilingual learning pedagogy and implementation
Advise academic and school leaders on literacy instruction, multilingual learner supports, and program implementation
Analyze student achievement, language proficiency, coaching, and observation data to identify priorities and inform action plans
Lead professional learning to strengthen literacy instruction and support multilingual learners across regions
Support curriculum adoption and guide rollout of literacy, language, and integrated English language development supports
Coordinate with network achievement team members to align instructional support and resources
Monitor progress toward literacy and multilingual learner goals
Recommend instructional materials and planning resources
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Coach and develop team members in content knowledge, pedagogy, and implementation
Lead regular team meetings and monitor progress
Conduct school visits to inform support, planning, and strategy
Contribute to team member feedback, growth, and evaluation processes
Build capacity of regional achievement team members and school-based leads
Train regional leaders, school leaders, and instructional staff
Observe instruction and review curriculum to identify strengths and improvement needs
Provide actionable feedback based on observation, student performance, and language development data
Develop tools and resources supporting curriculum implementation and integrated language development
Help facilitate network-wide professional development
Partner with principals and regional leaders to plan professional learning
Strengthen Rocketship Public Schools’ literacy strategy, multilingual learner supports, instructional support, and program implementation across regions
Report to the Senior Director of Language and Literacy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of experience coaching, managing, or developing adults toward strong instructional and student outcomes in a high-performing charter, district, or similar
2–4 additional years of successful teaching experience, preferably in elementary settings, with a record of strong student achievement
Experience leading curriculum development, implementation, instructional projects, and/or school-based academic initiatives
Experience with Amplify CKLA strongly preferred
Experience designing and delivering professional development to varied audiences
Expertise in literacy curriculum design and development
Strong understanding of English language development and multilingual learner instruction
Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to talk, hear, and communicate with adults and children
Ability to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to occasionally climb ladders
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent health and wellness benefits
403(b) retirement plan
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Generous paid time off
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities