GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield School Committee has launched their search for a new Superintendent to begin July 1st, 2026. The Search Committee is seeking public input on community needs in a new school leader. There will be a focus group for parents and caregivers on November 3rd and another for interested community members on November 5th in the Greenfield High School Library.

From the City of Greenfield:
Greenfield Launches Superintendent Search with Community Focus Groups
The City of Greenfield and the Greenfield Public Schools (GPS) have officially launched a search for a new
Superintendent of Schools to lead the 1,392-student district starting July 1, 2026. Greenfield is seeking a dynamic,
motivated, and empathetic leader to guide the district, which is home to the county’s only non-regional school
district and a modern, ecologically-conscious high school opened in 2015.
To ensure the new leader aligns with the community’s priorities, the Greenfield Superintendent Screening
Committee is conducting a comprehensive needs assessment and invites public participation at several upcoming
focus groups.
“This is a pivotal moment for Greenfield,” said Mayor Virginia Desorgher. “Finding the right leader for our
schools is a task we take very seriously, and it cannot be done without the voices of our community. We are
looking for a superintendent who is not only an experienced administrator but also a visible, empathetic leader
and a builder of trust. I strongly encourage parents, caregivers, and all interested residents to participate in the
upcoming focus groups or the online survey.”
Community Focus Groups and Survey
Residents are invited to share their input on the qualities and priorities for the next superintendent at the following
focus group sessions:
• Parents & Caregivers
o Date: November 3, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
o In-person: GHS Library
o Remote: https://bit.ly/GPSCaregiverFocusGroup
• Interested Community Members
o Date: November 5, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
o In-person: GHS Library
o Remote: https://bit.ly/CommunityFocusGroupZoom
Separate focus groups are also being held for school administrators, students, and faculty, with invitations to come
from GPS through internal school communications.
Those who cannot attend a session can provide input via an online survey, accessible via this link:
https://bit.ly/GPSSuperSearchSurvey2025.
Additional information, including the search interest letter, is available here: https://gpsk12.org/schoolcommittee/superintendent-search/.
The Position and Timeline
The Greenfield Public Schools is offering a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $200,000 for this position.
Key qualifications include:
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Massachusetts.
• A Master’s degree (advanced degree preferred).
• A minimum of 10 years in a public school district, including 3-5 years of central office/administrative
experience and 3-5 years of teaching experience.
• Expertise in teaching and learning.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
The search timeline is as follows:
• December 1, 2025: Application review will begin.
• December 2025: Semi-finalists will be selected and interviewed virtually by the Screening Committee.
Finalists will be sent to the School Committee.
• January 2026: Finalist interviews will be conducted.
• February 2026: School Committee vote to appoint the new Superintendent.
• July 1, 2026: The new Superintendent’s start date.
All applications and inquiries are considered confidential and should be directed to the NESDEC office. To apply,
please visit https://www.applitrack.com/nesdec/onlineapp/