Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4800 students of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1300 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.
Many successes contributed to Holyokes return to local governance after 10 years in state receivership. These include:
The highest graduation rate on record of 77.1 percent an increase of more than 15-points over 10 years
Meaningful applied learning opportunities for high school students including theme-based academies career vocational technical education programming work-based learning and advanced coursework
A comprehensive approach to early literacy that includes strong core instruction and one-on-one tutoring contributing to more students reading at grade level
A thriving dual language English/Spanish program where nearly 900 students are on their path to becoming bilingual biliterate and bicultural
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.
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.
Existen numerosos logros que permitieron a Holyoke recuperar el control local después de 10 años de administración judicial. Entre estos logros se encuentran:
La tasa de graduación más alta registrada del 77.1 % lo que representa un aumento de más de 15 puntos porcentuales en 10 años
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
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
Un próspero programa bilingüe de inglés/español en el que casi 900 estudiantes avanzan hacia el bilingüismo la biliteracidad y la biculturalidad.
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.
Holyoke Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as theDistrict TIP (Therapeutic Intervention Program) Lead. This district-wide role provides strategic leadership oversight and coordination of TIP programs serving students with complex social-emotional behavioral and academic needs across all grade levels.
The TIP Lead ensures consistent high-quality implementation of therapeutic trauma-informed and strengths-based practices across programs. This position works closely with school administrators floor managers counselors and district leaders to strengthen systems of support improve student outcomes and promote a cohesive program culture rooted in collaboration equity and student-centered decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Oversight
Provide district-wide leadership and oversight of TIP programs across all schools
Ensure fidelity to the TIP model including trauma-informed strengths-based and therapeutic practices
Align program implementation with district priorities and DESE regulations
Support school-based teams in daily operations problem-solving and program consistency
Monitor implementation of behavioral supports IEP services and therapeutic programming
Conducts observations
Staff Support & Development
Coach and support TIP staff including counselors floor managers and program leaders
Clarify roles and expectations to ensure consistency across all sites
Coordinate and support professional development aligned to TIP needs
Promote collaboration and shared practices across programs
Student Support & Progress Monitoring
Oversee systems for tracking student progress in behavioral social-emotional and academic domains
Support development of behavior intervention plans and individualized student support plans
Guide extended evaluations placement decisions transitions and reentry planning
Support reintegration of students into less restrictive environments when appropriate
Data & Continuous Improvement
Lead use of program-wide data to inform instruction interventions and professional learning
Analyze student outcome trends and adjust programming accordingly
Support data-driven decision-making to improve student outcomes across TIP programs
Collaboration & Communication
Serve as the primary district liaison for TIP programming
Maintain consistent communication with principals district leaders and related service providers
Collaborate with general education and inclusion teams to support smooth student transitions and shared responsibility
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Integration
Ensure consistent implementation of SEL curriculum and practices across TIP programs
Support scheduling and delivery of SEL instruction aligned with student needs
Identify and share high-quality instructional and behavioral resources
Crisis Intervention & Support
Support development and implementation of individualized crisis and safety plans
Provide consultation during escalated student situations
Promote proactive therapeutic and de-escalation-based responses to student behavior
Team Culture & Alignment
Foster a positive collaborative and unified culture across all TIP programs
Facilitate team meetings and shared learning opportunities across sites
Strengthen communication consistency and collective responsibility for student success
Qualifications
Masters degree in Education Special Education School Psychology Counseling or related field (required)
Licensure in Massachusetts as a special education administrator school counselor psychologist or related area (preferred or required depending on assignment)
Experience working with students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs
Demonstrated leadership experience in special education or therapeutic programming
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices behavior intervention systems and inclusive education models
Experience with data-driven decision-making and program improvement
Excellent communication collaboration and coaching skills
DISTRICT OVERVIEWHolyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4800 students of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retain...
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4800 students of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1300 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.
Many successes contributed to Holyokes return to local governance after 10 years in state receivership. These include:
The highest graduation rate on record of 77.1 percent an increase of more than 15-points over 10 years
Meaningful applied learning opportunities for high school students including theme-based academies career vocational technical education programming work-based learning and advanced coursework
A comprehensive approach to early literacy that includes strong core instruction and one-on-one tutoring contributing to more students reading at grade level
A thriving dual language English/Spanish program where nearly 900 students are on their path to becoming bilingual biliterate and bicultural
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.
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.
Existen numerosos logros que permitieron a Holyoke recuperar el control local después de 10 años de administración judicial. Entre estos logros se encuentran:
La tasa de graduación más alta registrada del 77.1 % lo que representa un aumento de más de 15 puntos porcentuales en 10 años
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
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
Un próspero programa bilingüe de inglés/español en el que casi 900 estudiantes avanzan hacia el bilingüismo la biliteracidad y la biculturalidad.
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.
Holyoke Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as theDistrict TIP (Therapeutic Intervention Program) Lead. This district-wide role provides strategic leadership oversight and coordination of TIP programs serving students with complex social-emotional behavioral and academic needs across all grade levels.
The TIP Lead ensures consistent high-quality implementation of therapeutic trauma-informed and strengths-based practices across programs. This position works closely with school administrators floor managers counselors and district leaders to strengthen systems of support improve student outcomes and promote a cohesive program culture rooted in collaboration equity and student-centered decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Oversight
Provide district-wide leadership and oversight of TIP programs across all schools
Ensure fidelity to the TIP model including trauma-informed strengths-based and therapeutic practices
Align program implementation with district priorities and DESE regulations
Support school-based teams in daily operations problem-solving and program consistency
Monitor implementation of behavioral supports IEP services and therapeutic programming
Conducts observations
Staff Support & Development
Coach and support TIP staff including counselors floor managers and program leaders
Clarify roles and expectations to ensure consistency across all sites
Coordinate and support professional development aligned to TIP needs
Promote collaboration and shared practices across programs
Student Support & Progress Monitoring
Oversee systems for tracking student progress in behavioral social-emotional and academic domains
Support development of behavior intervention plans and individualized student support plans
Guide extended evaluations placement decisions transitions and reentry planning
Support reintegration of students into less restrictive environments when appropriate
Data & Continuous Improvement
Lead use of program-wide data to inform instruction interventions and professional learning
Analyze student outcome trends and adjust programming accordingly
Support data-driven decision-making to improve student outcomes across TIP programs
Collaboration & Communication
Serve as the primary district liaison for TIP programming
Maintain consistent communication with principals district leaders and related service providers
Collaborate with general education and inclusion teams to support smooth student transitions and shared responsibility
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Integration
Ensure consistent implementation of SEL curriculum and practices across TIP programs
Support scheduling and delivery of SEL instruction aligned with student needs
Identify and share high-quality instructional and behavioral resources
Crisis Intervention & Support
Support development and implementation of individualized crisis and safety plans
Provide consultation during escalated student situations
Promote proactive therapeutic and de-escalation-based responses to student behavior
Team Culture & Alignment
Foster a positive collaborative and unified culture across all TIP programs
Facilitate team meetings and shared learning opportunities across sites
Strengthen communication consistency and collective responsibility for student success
Qualifications
Masters degree in Education Special Education School Psychology Counseling or related field (required)
Licensure in Massachusetts as a special education administrator school counselor psychologist or related area (preferred or required depending on assignment)
Experience working with students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs
Demonstrated leadership experience in special education or therapeutic programming
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices behavior intervention systems and inclusive education models
Experience with data-driven decision-making and program improvement
Excellent communication collaboration and coaching skills
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