7th–8th Grade Instructional Support Specialist

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship seeks a 7th–8th Grade Instructional Support Teacher to assist lead teachers with daily classroom management, small group instruction, and coverage during absences. The role emphasizes using assessments to guide instruction and support students toward meeting school goals.

Ideal candidates hold a PA K-8 certification and a degree in education, with experience in differentiating instruction and coordinating interventions across a middle school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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

• Provide direct instruction to students in small groups or individually.
• Use assessments to guide learning and close achievement gaps.
• Assist lead teacher with intervention plans and assessment strategies.
• Provide classroom coverage when the lead teacher is absent.
• Collaborate with staff and administrators to support student outcomes.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional support

Differentiation strategies

Assessment strategies

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education

Active PA K-8 certification

Additional PA certifications

Job description

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship seeks a 7th–8th Grade Instructional Support Teacher to assist lead teachers with daily classroom management, small group instruction, and coverage during absences. The role emphasizes using assessments to guide instruction and support students toward meeting school goals.

Ideal candidates hold a PA K-8 certification and a degree in education, with experience in differentiating instruction and coordinating interventions across a middle school setting.