Strategic Director of Student Success & Pathways

Rooted School; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rooted School Indianapolis seeks a visionary Director of Student Success & Pathways to design and lead a comprehensive K-12 student support and postsecondary pathways strategy. You will oversee MTSS, special education, ELL services, and family partnerships while aligning programs with a shared outcomes framework.

You will supervise staff across postsecondary, special education, ML/ELL, counselors, and family-resource teams, ensuring compliant, high-impact services and a cohesive student journey

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, educational leadership, counseling, or related field.
• Experience leading charter or startup schools or school expansion.
• Experience working across grades 6-12.
• Experience supervising special education, multilingual learner, counseling, or postsecondary staff.
• Knowledge of Indiana graduation requirements and work-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive K-12 student success strategy and MTSS coordination.
• Oversee Rooted's special education program, IEPs, and Section 504 services.
• Direct multilingual learner (ELL) services and family communications.
• Develop a coherent postsecondary advising model from middle school onward.
• Lead work-based learning and career pathways across grades 6–12.
• Foster family/community partnerships and data-driven program improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Systems thinking

Staff development

Partnerships

Data analysis

Compliance

Project management

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Job description

Rooted School Indianapolis seeks a visionary Director of Student Success & Pathways to design and lead a comprehensive K-12 student support and postsecondary pathways strategy. You will oversee MTSS, special education, ELL services, and family partnerships while aligning programs with a shared outcomes framework.

You will supervise staff across postsecondary, special education, ML/ELL, counselors, and family-resource teams, ensuring compliant, high-impact services and a cohesive student journey