<p>DISTRICT OVERVIEW</p> <p>Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4,800 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging.</p> <p>Holyoke Public Schools' strategic plan, "Moving Forward Together," builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students' well-being.</p> <p>Many successes contributed to Holyoke's return to local governance after 10 years in state receivership. These include:</p> <ul> <li>The highest graduation rate on record of 77.1 percent, an increase of more than 15-points over 10 years </li><li>Meaningful, applied learning opportunities for high school students, including theme-based academies, career vocational technical education programming, work-based learning, and advanced coursework </li><li>A comprehensive approach to early literacy that includes strong core instruction and one-on-one tutoring, contributing to more students reading at grade level </li><li>A thriving dual language English/Spanish program, where nearly 900 students are on their path to becoming bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural </li><li>More than one-third of Holyoke teachers identify as people of color, a 19-point increase over 10 years. Many partnership programs support staff to earn licensure or additional certification. </li></ul> <p>Please visit the Holyoke Public Schools website to learn more about us, our recent accomplishments, and our commitment to equity.</p> <ul> <li>PERSPECTIVA GENERAL DEL DISTRITO </li></ul> <p>Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke son un distrito escolar público que cuenta con 11 escuelas de prekínder a 12.° grado y acoge a casi 4 800 estudiantes, de los cuales el 80 % se identifica como latino o latina. Empleamos a casi 1 300 personas que, en conjunto, educan y apoyan a una comunidad de estudiantes altamente diversa. Estamos comprometidos a contratar y retener educadores de alta calidad que creen firmemente que todos los niños pueden aprender y aprenderán, y que se esfuerzan diariamente por hacer de la escuela un lugar alegre de descubrimiento, apoyo y pertenencia.</p> <p>El plan estratégico de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke , "Avanzando Juntos", se basa en nuestras fortalezas previas y, al mismo tiempo, sirve como un llamado a la acción para acelerar el aprendizaje estudiantil a través de una nueva perspectiva sobre cómo enseñamos, cómo trabajamos en colaboración y cómo apoyamos el bienestar de los estudiantes.</p> <p>Existen numerosos logros que permitieron a Holyoke recuperar el control local después de 10 años de administración judicial. Entre estos logros se encuentran:</p> <ul> <li>La tasa de graduación más alta registrada, del 77.1 %, lo que representa un aumento de más de 15 puntos porcentuales en 10 años </li><li>Oportunidades significativas de aprendizaje práctico para estudiantes de secundaria, que incluyen academias temáticas, programas de educación técnica y vocacional, aprendizaje basado en el trabajo y cursos avanzados </li><li>Un enfoque integral de la alfabetización temprana que combina una sólida instrucción básica con tutorías individuales, lo cual ha contribuido a que más estudiantes lean a nivel de grado </li><li>Un próspero programa bilingüe de inglés/español, en el que casi 900 estudiantes avanzan hacia el bilingüismo, la biliteracidad, y la biculturalidad. </li><li>Más de un tercio de los maestros de Holyoke se identifican como personas de etnicidad diversa, lo que representa un aumento de 19 puntos porcentuales en 10 años. Diversas colaboraciones con programas que han contribuido a que miembros del personal obtengan sus certificaciones o credenciales adicionales. </li></ul> <p>Visite el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke para obtener más información sobre nuestra comunidad, nuestros logros recientes y nuestro compromiso con la equidad.</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>The Assistant Principal at William G. Morgan Elementary School serves as a key instructional and cultural leader, working in close partnership with the Principal and Leadership Team to ensure high-quality teaching and learning, a safe and inclusive school environment, and strong systems that support student success. This role is grounded in the school's mission to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and excited to learn.</p> <p>I. Instructional Leadership</p> <p>The Assistant Principal will:</p> <ul> <li>Lead and support the implementation of high-quality, standards-aligned Tier 1 instruction across all classrooms </li><li>Facilitate and support MTSS structures (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3) for academics, behavior, and social-emotional learning </li><li>Conduct frequent classroom observations, walkthroughs, and coaching cycles using a See It ? Name It ? Do It model </li><li>Support teachers in planning and delivering rigorous, engaging instruction, including Strong Starts, discourse, and checks for understanding </li><li>Analyze student data (MCAS, benchmarks, classroom assessments) to drive instructional decisions and interventions </li><li>Support and develop teacher leaders (e.g., Expert Teachers, Advanced Teachers) to build instructional capacity </li><li>Ensure equitable access to grade-level content and inclusive practices aligned to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) expectations </li></ul> <p>II. Management and Operations</p> <p>The Assistant Principal will:</p> <ul> <li>Support daily school operations, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, and safety protocols </li><li>Ensure systems are in place for student supervision, attendance monitoring, and staff coverage </li><li>Oversee and support MCAS and other assessment administration with fidelity and compliance </li><li>Maintain clear and consistent systems for communication, scheduling, and logistics </li><li>Collaborate with the school leadership team to ensure efficient, organized, and student-centered operations </li><li>Uphold and reinforce district and school policies, including safety, visitor protocols, and compliance requirements </li></ul> <p>III. Family and Community Engagement</p> <p>The Assistant Principal will:</p> <ul> <li>Build strong, trusting relationships with families through clear, consistent, and culturally responsive communication </li><li>Support family outreach efforts related to attendance, behavior, and academic progress </li><li>Partner with families and community organizations to strengthen student support systems and engagement opportunities </li><li>Promote a welcoming and inclusive school environment that reflects the diversity of the Morgan community </li><li>Support schoolwide events, initiatives, and partnerships that enhance family involvement and community connection </li></ul> <p>IV. Professional Culture</p> <p>The Assistant Principal will:</p> <ul> <li>Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable staff culture grounded in the school's core values </li><li>Support implementation of PBIS and restorative practices to ensure a safe and supportive school climate </li><li>Lead and facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) and staff development aligned to school priorities </li><li>Model professionalism, reflection, and continuous improvement in all aspects of leadership </li><li>Provide clear, actionable feedback to staff and support their growth and development </li><li>Uphold high expectations for staff attendance, performance, and accountability </li></ul> <p>Core Leadership Priorities at Morgan</p> <ul> <li>High-Quality Instruction: Ensuring every student has access to rigorous, engaging, and standards-aligned learning </li><li>Student Belonging: Creating a school where every student feels safe, valued, and connected </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Massachusetts licensure as a School Administrator/Assistant Principal (PreK-6 or appropriate level) </li><li>Master's degree in Education or related field </li><li>Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership, coaching, and school culture development </li><li>Strong knowledge of MTSS, inclusive practices, and data-driven instruction </li><li>Commitment to equity, culturally responsive practices, and student-centered leadership </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience in an urban school district, bilingualism is a plus </li><li>Background in elementary education and/or special education </li><li>Experience leading PBIS, restorative practices, or schoolwide culture systems </li></ul>