Education Specialist: Inclusive SPED & IEP Champion

Rocketship Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools in Nashville is seeking Education Specialists to provide high-quality special education support for students with diverse needs. You will deliver individualized instruction aligned to IEPs, collaborate with general educators, paraprofessionals, and families, and maintain a capped caseload to ensure responsive, targeted services.

This role emphasizes inclusive practices, ABA-informed strategies, and precise documentation, with weekly coaching and strong opportunities for

Qualifications

• Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• Must hold Valid Practitioner License with a 144–145 Special Education Interventionist Endorsement upon hire.
• Must maintain active and in‑good‑standing credential status throughout employment with Rocketship.
• Preferred: at least 2 years of experience in special education, behavioral support, or related settings.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage an IEP caseload aligned with state regulations, ensuring compliance with IDEA and state law.
• Draft and write professional, compliant IEPs; facilitate IEP meetings; and maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the IEP system.
• Collaborate with psychologists and related service providers (e.g., speech, OT) to interpret assessments and ensure students receive appropriate services.
• Communicate with families and team members on IEP goals, accommodations, and student progress.
• Approach behavior with the mindset that all behaviors communicate a need, and partner with students, families, and school staff to develop responsive supports such as BSPs and BIPs.

Skills

Special Education experience

ABA understanding

Collaboration with families

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Job description

Rocketship Public Schools in Nashville is seeking Education Specialists to provide high-quality special education support for students with diverse needs. You will deliver individualized instruction aligned to IEPs, collaborate with general educators, paraprofessionals, and families, and maintain a capped caseload to ensure responsive, targeted services.

This role emphasizes inclusive practices, ABA-informed strategies, and precise documentation, with weekly coaching and strong opportunities for