Special Education; Academic Support Teacher

Special Education (Academic Support) Teacher

Location:

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School – South Hadley, Massachusetts. Starting date:
Aug 20, 2026.

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 is to help students become more independent and to assume responsibility for their learning. The Academic Support Department contributes to these goals by:

• Establishing a positive learning environment.
• Identifying and implementing services that address each student’s individual learning style, strengths, and challenges.
• Fostering feelings of empowerment that help students advocate on their own behalf.

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, the Academic Support Teacher will be responsible for:

• Providing specialized instruction as outlined in student IEPs.
• Managing and offering support services based on general academic expectations.
• Maintaining a quiet, orderly, and productive atmosphere and a safe learning environment.
• Providing appropriate information and materials for students.
• Providing technological support to students as necessary.
• Maintaining regular contact with parents by phone, meetings, or in writing.
• Providing consultation and support to classroom teachers regarding accommodations and strategies.
• Providing students with feedback on classroom teacher academic and social expectations.
• Supporting students on specific assignments.
• Attending team meetings as necessary.
• Writing IEPs.
• Producing progress reports quarterly.
• Providing testing accommodations for standardized tests.
• Keeping accurate attendance records.

Job : 5754940
Position Type: Full‑time
Job Categories: Special Education >
General Special Education

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posting Date: June 2, 2026

• Qualifications: The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) and be computer literate. Preferred qualifications include:
  • Master’s degree.
  • Certification in Special Education 9‑12 or ability to obtain within one year.
• Salary Range: $43,268 to $68,719 annually. Additional $1,000 stipend for individuals who hold a DESE license in subject area and potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• To apply please provide:
  • Current resume.
  • Letter of interest/introduction.
  • Contact information for three references.
  • Transcripts indicating degrees awarded.
  • Evidence of licensure or any endorsements if applicable.

• Loris Bjorkman
• 15 Mulligan Drive
• South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: lbjorkman