Holyoke

Message from Superintendent Dr. Eduardo B. Carballo:

“Holyoke is an exciting community with committed citizens, a rich history, and a dynamic business sector.

It is a city committed to providing an education that helps all students achieve to their fullest potential in an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning. Holyoke sits at a major interstate interchange. At the Crossroads of New England, Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) and Interstate 91 (I-91) quickly connect Holyoke to metropolitan hubs like Boston (1.5 hours), New York City (3 hours), Montreal (5 hours) and to New England's second largest airport, Bradley International Airport (30 minutes).

Education thrives in the Pioneer Valley. There are 14 colleges and universities convenient to the city, which cooperate to provide skilled graduates to the area. Holyoke is at the center of New England's Knowledge Corridor, which extends from the Vermont border to just below Hartford.

Join us in providing educational opportunities for all students to reach their potential in a safe, secure, healthy learning environment, while valuing diversity and promoting responsible citizenship. The district’s top priorities include a commitment to maintaining present staffing levels, support for the fine arts program, and the building of full service community schools.”

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Overview of Special Supports for Teachers in Turnaround Schools:
The Holyoke Public Schools values, supports, and empowers great teachers. We offer content-embedded professional development including a newly negotiated Teacher/Administration Committee for Professional Development. Our Human Resources office provides every teacher with the full support necessary with certification and recertification. A District Data Team is in place to assist building teams in the analysis of student data to drive instruction. Each school has a Leadership Team that sets school priorities and solicits staff input. We are firmly committed to transforming our schools in greatest need of improvement, and we invite skilled, passionate teachers to join us in our vital work of ensuring that all children perform at the highest academic levels.

Turnaround Schools in Holyoke:
• William J. Dean Technical High School
• Morgan Elementary School

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William J. Dean Technical High School
Grades: 9-12
Level: High
Principal,  2010-11: TBD
Address: 1045 Main St., Holyoke, MA 01040   [map]
Phone: 413-534-2071
Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:52 p.m.
Enrollment: 652 students
• School website
• Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Data

Teaching Opportunities
William J. Dean Technical High School is a city based vocactional/technical school that offers 12 technical programs and 11 academic departments. Dean faces many challenges, including students of poverty, students with special needs, and students with second language issues, a high dropout rate and a low graduation rate. We are looking for teachers certified in all academic and technical areas and who are ready to face the challenges of an urban school. Jobs are posted at http://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/job_postings1.htm, and teachers can apply online at http://holyoke.eduresumes.com.

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Morgan Elementary School
Grades: K-8
Level: Elementary
Principal, 2010-11: TBD
Address: 496 South Bridge St., Holyoke, MA 01040   [map]
Phone: 413-534-2083
Hours: K-5, 9:05 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.; 6-8, 8:15 a.m. - 2:52 p.m.
Enrollment: 442 students
• School website
• Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Data

Teaching Opportunities
Opportunities exist in Special Education, Math/Science, and ELL. We are looking for teachers who are committed to take on the challenge of turning around a K-8 school that faces an issue of a high level of poverty, resulting in a high transiency rate, poor attendance, and a high retention rate. Morgan school is looking for experienced teachers who recognize and are able to teach students with different learning needs and styles and therefore have committed to using multiple methods of classroom instruction. Jobs are posted at http://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/job_postings1.htm, and teachers can apply online at http://holyoke.eduresumes.com.