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Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School

Academic Support (Special Education) Teacher

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: South Hadley, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/10/2026

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Academic Support (Special Education) Teacher Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School - South Hadley, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5890741

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 20, 2026 Job Description At PVPA, we want each of our students to be successful in school and to go on to a fulfilling college experience. Our guiding mission at PVPA is to help students become more independent. We work with students to assume responsibility, not avoid it. The Academic Support Department contributes to these goals by: 1.establishing a positive learning environment 2.identifying and implementing services that address each student's individual learning style, strengths and challenges 3.fostering feelings of empowerment that help students advocate on their own behalf and assume responsibility for their own learning. PVPA has an opportunity for an Academic Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who enjoys working with colleagues and loves working with high school students. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, you will be responsible for: 1.Providing specialized instruction as outlined in student IEPs 2.Manage and offer support services based on general academic expectations 3.Maintain a quiet, orderly and productive atmosphere and a safe learning environment 4.Provide appropriate information and materials for students 5.Provide technological support to students as necessary 6.Maintain regular contact with parents by phone, meetings or in writing 7.Providing consultation and support to classroom teachers regarding accommodations and strategies 8.Providing students feedback on classroom teacher academic and social expectations 9.Supporting students on specific assignments 10.Attending team meetings as necessary 11.Writing IEPs 12.Producing progress reports quarterly 13.Providing testing accommodations for standardized tests 14.Keeping accurate attendance records

Position Type:

Full-time