EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY
AN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
HOPKINTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MASSACHUSETTS
The Hopkinton Public School District invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. With a population of approximately 19,500 residents, the Town of Hopkinton is located in Middlesex County. This high-performing school district is home to nearly 4,300 students and over 350 licensed educators. Hopkinton is a diverse district that aspires to excel in educational innovation. Students are challenged to reach their fullest potential, empowered to define who they will become, and celebrated for their human kindness and personal achievements.
Located at the intersection of the Mass Pike and I-495, Hopkinton is one of the fastest-growing communities in Massachusetts. Hopkinton has experienced rapid growth over the last decade in both population size and diversity. The district undertook the construction of a new Pre-K-Grade 1 school in 2018 and a six-classroom addition to the High School in 2021. Two major building projects are currently underway: a new elementary school to house grades 2-4 and a major addition and renovation to the current Hopkins School which will house grades 5-6 once both projects are completed.
The Hopkinton community has a long history of taking great pride in supporting its public schools and approved a 5.35% increase to their net operating budget for FY 25. The FY 25 gross operating budget was $67.7 million. Over the past several years, Niche has consistently ranked Hopkinton in the top 5 school districts. The 2024 rankings rated Hopkinton Public Schools #1 for Best School Districts in Massachusetts; #1 for Best Places to Teach in Massachusetts; and #1 for Districts with the Best Teachers in Massachusetts.
Hopkinton delivers outstanding student outcomes as measured by MCAS performance, Advanced Placement exam participation, post secondary plans of graduates and a host of other metrics. It also offers an innovative 18-22 EXCEL program to increase functional academic and career services for students ages 18-22 with special needs. The 18-22 EXCEL program runs its own business, the Niche Hop Shop.
For further details about Hopkinton Public Schools, please visit the district website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/
The successful candidate for the position of Superintendent of Schools must exhibit a record of strong leadership skills at the Administrative/Central Office and/or at the school based level. They must have demonstrated evidence of past support to help learners achieve their full educational potential. This candidate should also have a record of building successful teams and developing strong collaborative relationships with those they interact with, while striving for academic excellence.
A master’s degree is required, a Ph.D. or Ed.D. is preferred. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensing as Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. The Hopkinton School Committee will offer a contract with a regionally competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a generous benefits package.
The deadline for submitting applications is March 5, 2025. Preliminary interviews are planned for March 20-26, 2025. The start date for this position is July 1, 2025.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Judith Paolucci, Hopkinton Superintendent Search, NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; Phone: 508-481-9444; Email: search@nesdec.org
To access the application, please visit www.nesdec.org
https://www.applitrack.com/nesdec/onlineapp/
