SUBSTITUTE-PERMANENT

Teachers at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School (PVPA) provide students with a supportive and challenging environment that is responsive to multiple learning styles, emphasizes learning through the arts, and integrates critical and creative thinking throughout the curriculum. Since 1996, PVPA has prepared students for higher education by employing a rigorous, standards-based curriculum in a nurturing and collaborative environment. PVPA has an opening for a permanent substitute teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who enjoys working with students in grades 7-12 and collaborating with colleagues. Permanent substitute teachers work full-time, and are placed as needed in a range of arts and academic classrooms in grades 7-12. Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, you will be responsible for:

1. Reports to school office 15 minutes prior to start of the school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes.

2. Carries out a program of study prescribed in lesson plans left by classroom teachers.

3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students.

4. Maintains a safe and orderly classroom.

5. Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.

6. Ensures that students are never left unattended in the classroom.

7. Follows emergency and safety procedures.

8. Follows school procedures and regulations.

9. Writes daily memos to teachers reporting on lesson plan and students.

10. Writes restorative intervention referrals as needed.

11. Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will minimally hold an Associate's degree, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) and be computer literate. Preferred experience working with middle and high school students.

Other Information/Instructions:

Salary range: Full time $16.71 to $18.22 annualized.

2026-2027 school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty-five hour work week.

To apply, please visit the PVPA Career Center and be prepared to provide:

1. A current resume

2. Letter of interest/introduction

3. Contact information for three references

4. Transcripts indicating degrees awarded

5. Evidence of licensure or any endorsements, if applicable