Holyoke Public Schools (HPS) serves 5,300 students in 11 schools and employs nearly 1000 

people. This is an exciting time of change and transformation at HPS. Although there are many strengths within the District and many students graduate college and career ready, last year, HPS was placed in receivership by the State of Massachusetts, due to chronically struggling performance well below the state average. The State appointed Anthony Soto, a , as Receiver, to continue this exciting turnaround effort, which includes significant autonomy and flexibility from the traditional school system. For more information about the HPS Turnaround Plan, please visit: http://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/turnaroundplan.htm. 

 

Job Description: 

Assist with redesigning the Student Support Room 

Oversee day-to-day operations of the Student Support Room 

Maintain a welcoming and therapeutic physical space 

Implement social-emotional and restorative justice curriculum and assist with its design 

Collaborate with school administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, restorative justice 

staff and others. 

Co-design, communicate and implement clear policies and protocols 

Communicate with and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians 

Develop individual plans with students to address the issues that led to their referral 

Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and make improvements. 

Form caring relationships and model respectful communication and unconditional positive 

regard for students and families. 

Teach self-regulation skills and self-care strategies to identified students. 

Utilize behavior management techniques respectfully and appropriately. 

Employ relationship and counseling skills effectively. 

Provide occasional restorative classroom interventions when necessary. 

Participate in, and help to facilitate when appropriate, training and support for school 

staff 

Supervise interns and volunteers as needed 

 

Qualifications: 

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred 

1-3 years experience working with at-risk youth doing social-emotional development work 

required 

Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students 

Demonstrated leadership experience 

Strong de-escalation and care planning skills 

Experience working in an urban setting, preferred 

Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred 

Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills 

Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply