Equity‑Driven Elementary School Principal

Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts, is seeking a visionary elementary school principal to lead a diverse, high‑performing campus serving students from over 60 languages.

You will champion rigorous instruction, use data to drive improvement, foster a safe and inclusive school culture, recruit and develop staff, and build authentic partnerships with families and the wider community to ensure every child thrives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional leadership, champion rigorous, engaging teaching and use data to drive decisions.
• Create a safe, welcoming, student‑centered environment and recruit/develop a diverse staff.
• Engage families and communities to build lasting impact beyond the classroom.
• Inspire equity and culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven practices

Equity focus

Diversity/multilingual experience

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Massachusetts Principal licensure (or eligibility)

Job description

Springfield Public Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts, is seeking a visionary elementary school principal to lead a diverse, high‑performing campus serving students from over 60 languages.

You will champion rigorous instruction, use data to drive improvement, foster a safe and inclusive school culture, recruit and develop staff, and build authentic partnerships with families and the wider community to ensure every child thrives.