Assistant Principal: Equity-Driven Leader for Growth

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Principal for the Gerena Community School for the 2026-2027 school year. Immediate starting date and a strong commitment to equity guide this principal leadership role in a diverse district serving thousands of students across many languages.

You will lead instructional improvement, recruit and support staff, coach teachers, and partner with families to foster a safe, high-achieving school culture where every child grows and thrives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• Massachusetts Assistant Principal licensure or eligibility.
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience.
• Proven leadership with measurable student achievement gains.
• Experience with diverse, multilingual student populations.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and data-driven practices.

Responsibilities

• Champion rigorous, engaging, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Use data to drive decisions and accelerate student growth.
• Provide meaningful feedback and coaching to elevate teaching and learning.
• Create a safe, welcoming, student-centered environment.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing, diverse staff.
• Manage resources strategically to support student success.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Engaging multilingual learners

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Principal for the Gerena Community School for the 2026-2027 school year. Immediate starting date and a strong commitment to equity guide this principal leadership role in a diverse district serving thousands of students across many languages.

You will lead instructional improvement, recruit and support staff, coach teachers, and partner with families to foster a safe, high-achieving school culture where every child grows and thrives.