School Operations & Student Safety Specialist

Rocketship Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools in the Washington, DC area is seeking an Operations Specialist to help run daily lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal operations safely while upholding the school’s culture. You will work under the site Business Operations Manager and support classroom community standards.

The role emphasizes assisting with records, parent inquiries, and coordination of student activities, with a focus on safety, discipline, and constructive engagement throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mission-driven

Student engagement

Communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Public education laws

Job description

Rocketship Public Schools in the Washington, DC area is seeking an Operations Specialist to help run daily lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal operations safely while upholding the school’s culture. You will work under the site Business Operations Manager and support classroom community standards.

The role emphasizes assisting with records, parent inquiries, and coordination of student activities, with a focus on safety, discipline, and constructive engagement throughout the school day.