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

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools in Connecticut seeks an Intensive Instructional Specialist to assess students' skills and provide instructional support in math and literacy, collaborating with administration and teachers to plan, implement, and evaluate services.

The role involves coaching teachers, leading professional development, analyzing assessment data, and coordinating literacy/math programs; requires a Masters, CT certification, and at least three years of elementary teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required with experience in elementary education.
• 3+ years of teaching experience with elementary age children preferred.
• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized individual and small-group intervention for literacy and math.
• Assist classroom teachers with instruction by modeling lessons and coaching.
• Collaborate with grade level teams to improve instruction at classroom level.
• Lead and coordinate literacy and math assessments and instructional programs.
• Analyze assessment data to inform instructional decisions and targeted reteaching.
• Present professional development to school staff on effective teaching practices.
• Attend PPT meetings and communicate with parents as needed.
• Support planning for family nights and parent conferences.

Skills

Intervention strategies

Literacy support

Math support

Coaching

Data interpretation

Professional development

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Masters Degree

3+ years elementary teaching

CT Teaching Certificate

Tools

Email

Word processing

Databases

Presentations

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Position Type: Certified: Elementary Teacher/ Elementary Instructional Support
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: City Wide
• Date Available: 26 - 27 SY

POSITION TITLE

INTENSIVE INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT

TEACHER

SUMMARY

Assesses students' skills and provides instructional support for students in need of math support. Responsible for assisting in the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of regular education services to students in collaboration with administration and school staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.
• Provide a summary of grade level data reports that will be used to make instructional decisions, identify students in need of support, identify resources for standards that need reteaching and identify best instructional practices.
• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Masters Degree.

Varied teaching experiences, grades K-8 preferred.

At least three years of teaching experience with elementary age children required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computers for email, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.