Intensive Instructional Specialist, SSS (.5) GH (.5)

About the role

The Intensive Instructional Specialist supports students in need of math support through individual and small group interventions. They also assist classroom teachers and interns with classroom instruction, providing coaching, collaboration, and assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized individual and small-group intervention to students in need of literacy and/or math support.
• Assist classroom teachers and interns with classroom instruction by modeling lessons, coaching, consulting, collaborating, and assisting with the implementation of the instructional program.
• Coach, model, collaborate and plan with grade level teams for the purpose of improving instruction at the classroom level.
• Provide leadership in the coordination and administration of literacy and/or math assessments and instructional programs.
• Analyze, interpret, and monitor assessment results and statistical data related to student performance to support staff in making effective instructional decisions around tier one instruction and intervention.
• Present professional development to school staff on best teaching practices.
• Participate in team decisions about students needing support including the development, review and modification of individual plans.
• Attend and participate in SRBI and Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings, as needed.
• Communicate and confer with parents concerning individual students in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
• Serve on school and district committees.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day including the planning of a family night and parent conferences.
• Supervise classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate).

Qualifications

• Masters Degree.
• Variety of teaching experiences, Grades K-8 preferred.
• At least three years of teaching experience with elementary age children required.
• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate. 305 Elementary, 1-6.
• Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.