Instructional Support Professional – Long-Term Substitute

Job overview

The Instructional Support Professional – Long-Term Substitute role is onsite in South Hadley, MA, for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year. The base rate is $23.97 per hour, with additional potential for a fiscal-year-end bonus as determined by the collectively bargained agreement. The role supports middle school students at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts.

What you'll do

• Facilitate study-skills, homework-completion, and community-building lessons
• help students organize work and self-advocate
• coordinate with classroom teachers on assignments and expectations
• monitor student work and supervise make-up tests and quizzes
• refer social-emotional concerns to the School Culture or Wellness Team
• support implementation of Individual Education Plans in general education
• review material individually or in small groups
• maintain a structured, safe work environment
• and participate in professional development and weekly collaborative meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

instructional support professional

long-term substitute

south hadley ma

pioneer valley performing arts

middle school

student support

study skills

social-emotional support

individual education plans

$23.97/hr base rate

2026–2027 school year

arts integration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Additional potential for a fiscal-year-end bonus as determined by the collectively bargained agreement
• the posting describes ongoing professional development and weekly collaborative meeting time.

Why this role

The posting seeks at least three years of experience working with high school students; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience with or interest in restorative practices, social justice, and arts integration is required.

About the employer

PIONEER VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.