Human Resources
Central Office
6 Resnik Road, Suite 115
Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone: (781) 293-6111
Fax: (781) 293-9258
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
About Human Resources
Welcome to the Pilgrim Area Collaborative (PAC) Human Resources page. PAC is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining passionate professionals—including specialized educators, therapists, nurses, and support staff—who are deeply committed to tapping into each student's inner strengths and helping them reach their highest potential.
We are proud to foster a collaborative work environment that prioritizes professional growth, open communication, and a culture of kindness. Here, your expertise is valued, your dedication is recognized, and your daily work directly impacts the lives of our students, their families, and the communities we serve.
If you are a current staff member looking for benefits information, certification resources, or internal policies, you will find those tools housed below. If you are an educator or specialist looking to make a meaningful difference in a high-support, student-centered environment, we encourage you to explore our current career opportunities and join us in connecting school, home, and community.
Public Records Request
In accordance with "An Act to Improve Public Records," Chapter 121 of the Acts of 2016, Pilgrim Area Collaborative has provided the following information in compliance with the act effective January 1, 2017:
Records Access Officer (RAO):
Dr. Dympna M. Thomas, Executive Director
Pilgrim Area Collaborative requests that all Public Records and Freedom of Information requests be in writing. Requests can be submitted via email or USPS to:
Pilgrim Area Collaborative
RAO Officer, Dr. Dympna M. Thomas
6 Resnik Road, Suite 115
Plymouth, MA 02360
dthomas@pilgrimac.org
Payroll
PAC offers two different pay selections for School Year employees: 22 pays and 26 pays. We take your annual salary, divide it over the pay option you choose, and this becomes your regular bi-weekly autopay. For employees covered under PAC’s Health/Dental Insurance, it is strongly suggested to choose 26 pays as the health care premiums for the summer months will be deducted from the four extra checks at the end of June.
For questions regarding your pay, please contact Emily at extention 1114.
PowerSchool
PAC utilitzes PowerSchool for employee records. Through this platform, you can request sick/personal time off, requistion forms, evaluations, as well as many other staff related documents.
Staff Contracts
Educational Support Professional Association
Professional Staff Assocation/AFT MA Local 6210
Helpful Links
Educator Evaluation
Benefits
Pilgrim Area Collaborative offers an array of benefits. Please see the information below to learn more about what PAC offers.
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Eligibility
Benefit eligible employees are employees that are scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week.
Effective Dates & Enrollment Deadlines
New Hires: benefits selected will be effective as of the first date of employment; enrollment information must be received in HR by your start date.
Eligible participants: able to enroll or make policy changes during annual open enrollment or within 30 calendar days of a qualifying event
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Annual Open Enrollment is held during the month of May. All forms and documents must be submitted by the last business day in May in PowerSchool. Changes become effective on July 1st.
QUALIFYING EVENTS (but not limited to):
Open Enrollment
Marriage, divorce
Death of spouse or dependent
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If you get hurt at or during work, please notify your school nurse as soon as possible for care and to complete a Staff Accident/Injury Report on PowerSchool. If the injury requires you to go to urgent care or the Emergency Room, please be sure to inform all health care providers that this is a work related injury.
If you require to be absent from work following a work related injury, please call Heather Freedman at extension 1113.
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Pilgrim Area Collaborative has a partnership with MetLife to offer a 403(b) plan to members who wish to participate. Please contact Heather Freedman at extenstion 1113 for more information and to enroll.
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We are pleased to provide complimentary notary services for all current employees as part of our staff benefits. To utilize this free service, please contact Becky in Central Office to schedule an appointment.
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If you resign from your position at Pilgrim Area Collaborative and take health and/or dental benefits, please contact Emily at extension 1114 for information on how this effects your coverage and information about COBRA.