Rocketship Public Schools·Washington, District of Columbia
The Operations Specialist will provide operational support within a school environment. This role involves managing daily administrative and logistical tasks to ensure smooth school operations.
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.
Operations Specialists will work under the direction and supervision of the school site Business Operations Manager. This position is responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day operations of lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal at the school site run safely and smoothly. Furthermore, Operations Specialists are responsible for ensuring that students maintain culturally appropriate behavior in all operational activities. \n
Essential Functions Arrange set-up and clean-up for all food items, supplies, equipment, food preparation and serving areas Collect payment for food items for students and staff as needed (e.g. cash) Maintain cafeteria records and reports as required for the purpose of meeting local, state, and federal guidelines Respond to inquiries of students and parents regarding the type and/or cost of meals Supervise and monitor students during assigned recess periods Implement all site rules and safety regulations within the structure of the Rocketship classroom culture Report any unsafe conditions, including equipment, to administrators immediately Ensure a safe and effective arrival/dismissal for all students before and after school hours Utilize appropriate disciplinary procedures and techniques in accordance with the school site discipline plan Attend staff meetings and in-service training as deemed necessary for the position
Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals Passion for working with children Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools Flexibility and a willingness to learn
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.
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
The position requires experience in operational or school support settings. Candidates should be prepared to work on-site in Washington, DC.
Market context
Operations Specialist roles in the District of Columbia often draw steady interest because schools and education organizations need reliable support for day-to-day processes. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with operational or school support experience and the flexibility to work on-site in Washington, DC. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time when comparing roles; review the posting closely and tailor your application to show relevant support experience and on-site readiness.
