5th-6th Grade Instructional Support Specialist

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGreen Alliance Inc. is seeking a 5th & 6th Grade Instructional Support Teacher to assist lead teachers with daily classroom management, small group and individual instruction, covering for absences, and monitoring transitions.

The role emphasizes using test scores and observations to guide learning, closing achievement gaps, implementing assessment strategies, and collaborating with district staff to meet school goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Education is required.
• Active PA K-8 certification is required.
• Additional PA Certifications are preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the Pennsylvania State Standards and Common Core.
• Experience in teaching a non-basal curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction to students in individual and/or small group settings.
• Uses identified needs (based on test scores and observations) to guide the learning process toward student achievement.
• Assists lead teacher in closing the achievement gap by linking assessment to instruction.
• Assists lead teacher by implementing various assessment strategies.
• Provides support to students in general education area as assigned.
• Follows and implements intervention plans to meet school goals.
• Provides classroom coverage when lead teacher is absent.
• Maintains accurate, complete records as required by policy and law.
• Works with administration to implement school policies and ensure student conduct.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education

Active PA K-8 certification

PA standards knowledge

Job description

BlueGreen Alliance Inc. is seeking a 5th & 6th Grade Instructional Support Teacher to assist lead teachers with daily classroom management, small group and individual instruction, covering for absences, and monitoring transitions.

The role emphasizes using test scores and observations to guide learning, closing achievement gaps, implementing assessment strategies, and collaborating with district staff to meet school goals.