What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
At PVPA, we want each of our students to be successful in school and to go on to a fulfilling college experience. Our guiding mission at PVPA is to help students become more independent. We work with students to assume responsibility, not avoid it. The Academic Support Department contributes to these goals by:
1. establishing a positive learning environment
2. identifying and implementing services that address each student’s individual learning style, strengths and challenges
3. fostering feelings of empowerment that help students advocate on their own behalf and assume responsibility for their own learning.
PVPA has an opportunity for an Academic Support Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who enjoys working with colleagues and loves working with high school students. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, you will be responsible for:
1. Providing specialized instruction as outlined in student IEPs
2. Manage and offer support services based on general academic expectations
3. Maintain a quiet, orderly and productive atmosphere and a safe learning environment
4. Provide appropriate information and materials for students
5. Provide technological support to students as necessary
6. Maintain regular contact with parents by phone, meetings or in writing
7. Providing consultation and support to classroom teachers regarding accommodations and strategies
8. Providing students feedback on classroom teacher academic and social expectations
9. Supporting students on specific assignments
10. Attending team meetings as necessary
11. Writing IEPs
12. Producing progress reports quarterly
13. Providing testing accommodations for standardized tests
14. Keeping accurate attendance records
