Instructional support professional

PVPA has an immediate opening for an Instructional Support Professional for the remainder of 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 2.
• Facilitating community-building activities and collaborative games 3.
• Working with the Dean of Students to address student areas of growth identified by the School Culture Team 4.
• Working with content teachers to align study skills strategies and social-emotional growth with specific assignments 5.
• Being familiar with readings, assessments, and assignments for all academic content within a particular grade 6.
• Supporting student to organize their work, providing them with appropriate resources and materials 7.
• Helping students to self-advocate with regard to managing workload and communicating with teachers 8.
• Monitoring student work and supervising students taking make-up tests and quizzes 9.
• Monitoring students' social-emotional needs and concerns and referring them to the School Culture Team and/or Wellness Team 10.
• Actively and consistently communicate with content teachers about upcoming assignments and expectations 11.
• Echo those expectations to students as part of daily updates 12.
• Review material with students one-on-one or in small groups 13.
• Ensure that students follow school and classroom rules 14.
• Maintaining a structured, safe, quiet work environment 15.
• Supporting students within a general education environment to ensure full implementation of Individual Education Plans 16.
• Tailor support to students’ individual learning styles and needs 17.
• Provide Assistance to classroom teachers 18.
• Model appropriate and responsible behavior 19.