Instructional Support Specialist

Application Deadline: 7/27/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Number of Openings: 2
Contact: Danielle Haxton, 530-295-2258

About the Employer

At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators, and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities, and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.

About the Role

Under the general direction of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Support Specialist (ISS) assists the classroom teacher in all aspects of providing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to ensure student progress on IEP goals and overall care and welfare of students with extensive support needs. Under the direction of the teacher, the ISS provides training and support to new and substitute instructional assistants and substitute teachers to ensure instructional continuity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in providing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students with extensive support needs.
• Support student progress on IEP goals.
• Provide training and support to new and substitute instructional assistants and substitute teachers.

Requirements

• Three years of experience working in an educational environment (strongly preferred).
• Prior experience working with students with disabilities (preferred).
• Successful completion of the EDCOE 40-hour ISS training and a passing score on the ISS exam/practicum.
• Candidates who have completed 40 hours of RBT training through another agency may submit their certificate of completion for consideration. If approved, only 10 hours of additional training will be required.

Qualifications

Please upload the following documents along with a completed application:

• Certificate Copy (ISS or RBT Training Certificate)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current letters - written within the last two years)
• Resume

Pay

Pay Range: $24.43 - $31.79 per hour
Initial salary placement is on the first step of range.

Schedule

• 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
• 197 days per year, 10 months
• Full-time employment

Mandatory Testing

A multiple-choice test link will be sent after the application deadline and is due by 10:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Interview

Interview Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 2-5 p.m.