STEM Academy Assistant Principal: Leadership & Equity

STEM ACADEMY; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools STEM ACADEMY in Springfield, MA seeks an Assistant Principal for STEM for the 2026-2027 school year. You will lead instructional leadership, foster equity, and partner with families to support a diverse student body of roughly 24,000 students across more than 60 countries and 44 languages.

This role offers career growth through mentoring, data-driven coaching, and collaboration to shape curriculum and school culture in a district celebrated for gains in literacy, math,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional leadership to promote rigorous, inclusive teaching.
• Use data to drive decisions and accelerate student growth.
• Provide feedback and coaching to elevate teaching and learning.
• Create a safe, welcoming, student-centered environment.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing, diverse staff.
• Build authentic partnerships with families from all backgrounds.
• Communicate openly, respectfully, and consistently.
• Inspire a shared vision of excellence and equity.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data-driven practices

Diverse multilingual populations

Education

Master’s degree

Massachusetts licensure/eligibility

Job description

Springfield Public Schools STEM ACADEMY in Springfield, MA seeks an Assistant Principal for STEM for the 2026-2027 school year. You will lead instructional leadership, foster equity, and partner with families to support a diverse student body of roughly 24,000 students across more than 60 countries and 44 languages.

This role offers career growth through mentoring, data-driven coaching, and collaboration to shape curriculum and school culture in a district celebrated for gains in literacy, math,