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Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Paraprofessional
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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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Paraprofessional
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School - South Hadley, Massachusetts Job Details
Prioritizing support for students with IEPs and 504s as needed b.
Supporting all students' sense of belonging, engagement, and social-emotional growth and awareness in the classroom setting 2.Supporting students within a general education environment to ensure full implementation of Individual Education Plans 3.Maintaining a structured and safe learning environment 4.Tailoring support to students' individual learning styles and needs 5.Supporting students to organize their work, providing them with appropriate resources and materials 6.Supporting students to become self-advocates and take responsibility for their academic performance 7.Assisting classroom teachers with classroom management 8.Collecting information from teachers regarding students' performance in the classroom and convey that information to academic support staff 9.Modeling appropriate and responsible behavior 10.Maintaining records of behavioral data as needed 11.Supervising students during bus pick-up and drop-off 12.Providing social-emotional and behavioral support 13.Facilitating restorative projects while in and out of the classroom 14.Supporting students to de-escalate 15.Supporting conflict resolution between students 16.Supporting students to re-enter routines after de-escalation 17.Documenting student interactions using school-wide data tracking systems 18.Supervising students during Restorative interventions 19.Other duties as required
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5857152Application Deadline:
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Aug 20, 2026 Job DescriptionJob Description:
PVPA has an opportunity for a Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of high school & middle school students. The ideal candidate will be a reflective practitioner who is interested in integrating the arts into the curriculum, teaching with a social justice lens, collaborating with students and colleagues, and has experience in implementing restorative practices in the classroom. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and/or the Dean of Students, you will be responsible for: 1.Providing direct bell-to-bell support in Art and Academic classes, including a.Prioritizing support for students with IEPs and 504s as needed b.
Supporting all students' sense of belonging, engagement, and social-emotional growth and awareness in the classroom setting 2.Supporting students within a general education environment to ensure full implementation of Individual Education Plans 3.Maintaining a structured and safe learning environment 4.Tailoring support to students' individual learning styles and needs 5.Supporting students to organize their work, providing them with appropriate resources and materials 6.Supporting students to become self-advocates and take responsibility for their academic performance 7.Assisting classroom teachers with classroom management 8.Collecting information from teachers regarding students' performance in the classroom and convey that information to academic support staff 9.Modeling appropriate and responsible behavior 10.Maintaining records of behavioral data as needed 11.Supervising students during bus pick-up and drop-off 12.Providing social-emotional and behavioral support 13.Facilitating restorative projects while in and out of the classroom 14.Supporting students to de-escalate 15.Supporting conflict resolution between students 16.Supporting students to re-enter routines after de-escalation 17.Documenting student interactions using school-wide data tracking systems 18.Supervising students during Restorative interventions 19.Other duties as required