PVPA has an immediate opening for an Instructional Support Professional in the Middle School for 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:
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Facilitating lessons that include student study skills and strategies for homework completion, community building, and meaningful engagement at PVPA
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Facilitating community-building activities and collaborative games
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Working with the Dean of Students to address student areas of growth identified by the School Culture Team
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Working with content teachers to align study skills strategies and social-emotional growth with specific assignments
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Being familiar with readings, assessments, and assignments for all academic content within a particular grade
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Supporting student to organize their work, providing them with appropriate resources and materials
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Helping students to self-advocate with regard to managing workload and communicating with teachers
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Monitoring student work and supervising students taking make-up tests and quizzes
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Monitoring students' social-emotional needs and concerns and referring them to the School Culture Team and/or Wellness Team
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Actively and consistently communicate with content teachers about upcoming assignments and expectations
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Echo those expectations to students as part of daily updates
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Review material with students one-on-one or in small groups
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Ensure that students follow school and classroom rules
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Maintaining a structured, safe, quiet work environment
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Supporting students within a general education environment to ensure full implementation of Individual Education Plans
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Tailor support to students’ individual learning styles and needs
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Provide Assistance to classroom teachers
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Model appropriate and responsible behavior
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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 middle 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.
To apply, please visit the PVPA Career Center and be prepared to provide:
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A current resume
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Letter of interest/introduction
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Contact information for three references
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Transcripts indicating degrees awarded
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Evidence of licensure or any endorsements if applicable
