INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts in South Hadley, MA seeks an Instructional Support Professional to help middle/high school students develop study skills, engagement, and self-advocacy. The role collaborates with teachers and the School Culture Team to align academic and social-emotional growth within a structured environment.

The position requires experience with students, a BA degree preferred, and the ability to pass background checks; compensation is hourly, with potential bonuses under the

Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with high school students.
• BA degree preferred.
• Must pass CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate lessons on study skills, homework strategies, and engagement.
• Lead community-building activities and collaborative games.
• Coordinate with the Dean and School Culture Team to support student growth.
• Align study skills with academic content and teacher expectations.
• Monitor student work and supervise make-up tests and quizzes.
• Support students in self-advocacy and workload management.
• Maintain a structured, safe learning environment and support IEP implementation.

Skills

Student support

Collaborative teamwork

Communication

Education

BA degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Professional South Hadley, MA, US

Salary Range: $23.97 To $25.00 Hourly

PVPA has an immediate opening for an Instructional Support Professional for the remainder of the 202 6 -202 7 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.

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 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.

• Contact information for three references
• Transcripts indicating degrees awarded
• Evidence of licensure or any endorsements if applicable