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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE PIONEER VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS - 3.0

South Hadley, MA Job Details Full-time $23.97 - $25.00 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications School experience Computer literacy Experience working with high schoolers Experience working with middle schoolers Working with students Restorative justice disciplinary approach Computer skills Full Job Description PVPA has an immediate opening for a Long-Term Substitute Instructional Support Professional for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of middle school students. The ideal candidate is someone who is interested in building a positive school culture, rapport with students, facilitating community-building circles and collaborative games, and collaborating with classroom teachers. Experience with and/or interest in learning more about restorative practices, social justice, and arts integration is required. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, you will be responsible for: Facilitating lessons that include student study skills and strategies for homework completion, community building, and meaningful engagement at PVPA Facilitating community-building activities and collaborative games Working with the Dean of Students to address student areas of growth identified by the School Culture Team Working with content teachers to align study skills strategies and social-emotional growth with specific assignments Being familiar with readings, assessments, and assignments for all academic content within a particular grade Supporting student to organize their work, providing them with appropriate resources and materials Helping students to self-advocate with regard to managing workload and communicating with teachers Monitoring student work and supervising students taking make-up tests and quizzes Monitoring students' social-emotional needs and concerns and referring them to the School Culture Team and/or Wellness Team Actively and consistently communicate with content teachers about upcoming assignments and expectations Echo those expectations to students as part of daily updates Review material with students one-on-one or in small groups Ensure that students follow school and classroom rules Maintaining a structured, safe, quiet work environment Supporting students within a general education environment to ensure full implementation of Individual Education Plans Tailor support to students' individual learning styles and needs Provide Assistance to classroom teachers Model appropriate and responsible behavior Participate in ongoing professional development, including participation in weekly Collaborative Meeting time with other teachers Qualifications; The successful candidate will minimally have three years of experience working with high school students, a BA degree is preferred, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting), and be computer literate.

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The base rate is $23.97/hour, annualized $31,042. Additional potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year as determined by the collectively bargained agreement. The 2026-2027 school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a full-time thirty-five-hour work week. To apply, please visit the PVPA Career Center and be prepared to provide: A current resume Letter of interest/introduction Contact information for three references Transcripts indicating degrees awarded Evidence of licensure or any endorsements if applicable