Holyoke Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as the District 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 Master's 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