instructional support professional

MS Instructional Support Professional (ISP)

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, 7-12, Public Charter School located in South Hadley, MA

Job Description:

PVPA has an immediate opportunity for an Instructional Support Professional for the remainder of the 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 hold a BA degree, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting), and be able to provide evidence of successful prior experience working with students in grades 7 through 12. Three years of experience working with middle school students.

Other Information/Instructions:

Salary Range: 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 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