Long-Term Substitute Instructional Support Professional

PVPA has an opportunity for a Long-term Substitute Instructional Support Professional for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of middle and high school students. The ideal candidate is someone 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, you will be responsible for: 1. Teach a curriculum that includes student study skills and strategies for homework completion 2. Work with content teachers to align study skills strategies with specific assignments 3. Be familiar with readings, assessments and assignments for all academic content within a particular grade 4. Support student to organize their work, providing them with appropriate resources and materials 5. Teach students how to advocate for themselves with regard to managing workload and communicating with teachers 6. Monitor student work and supervise students taking make-up tests and quizzes 7. Actively and consistently communicate with content teachers about upcoming assignments and expectations 8. Echo those expectations to students as part of daily updates 9. Review material with students one-on-one or in small groups 10. Ensure that students follow school and classroom rules 11. Maintain a structures, safe, quiet work environment 12. Support students within a general education environment to ensure full implementation of Individual Education Plans 13. Tailor support to student’s individual learning style and needs 14. Provide Assistance to classroom teachers 15. Model appropriate and responsible behavior 16. Participate in ongoing professional development, including participation in weekly Collaborative Meeting time with other teachers