Principal Middle School (2026-2027 Anticipated)

Springfield Public Schools, MA

$130K — $152K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in education or related field
  • Massachusetts Principal licensure (or eligibility)
  • Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with measurable student gains
  • Experience with diverse, multilingual student populations
  • Strong knowledge in curriculum and data-driven practices

Responsibilities

  • Champion rigorous and inclusive teaching practices
  • Utilize data to drive decisions and enhance student growth
  • Provide feedback and coaching to improve teaching
  • Create a safe and welcoming school environment
  • Recruit and develop a diverse, high-performing staff
  • Strategically manage resources for student success
  • Build partnerships with families and foster community engagement

Benefits

  • Access to instructional leadership specialists and coaching
  • Tailored professional development opportunities
  • Career growth programs and leadership pathways
  • Commitment to equity and diversity in hiring
Full Job Description
Principal (Middle School)
Springfield Public Schools Springfield, Massachusetts

What You'll Do

Instructional Leadership
  • 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

School Culture & Operations
  • Create a safe, welcoming, and student-centered environment
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing, diverse staff
  • Manage resources strategically to support student success

Family & Community Engagement
  • Build authentic partnerships with families from all backgrounds
  • Foster a school community where every voice matters
  • Communicate openly, respectfully, and consistently

Professional Culture
  • Inspire a shared vision of excellence and equity
  • Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
  • Lead with integrity, empathy, and high expectations

Who You Are

You are a passionate, equity-driven leader who believes deeply in the potential of every child and educator.

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

Compensation

$130,437 - $152,177 annually
Comprehensive benefits package included.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you believe in the power of education to transform lives-and you're ready to lead with purpose, passion, and courage-we want to hear from you.

If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at [email protected].

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