PES Instructional Support Specialist

Putnam Public Schools; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Putnam Elementary School is seeking a caring Instructional Support Specialist to bridge student learning and teacher professional development. This role blends substitute teaching with paraeducator duties to support math intervention and provide coverage during PD sessions for grades K-4.

The position is full-time (35 hours/week) with eligibility for single health insurance benefits and starts for the 2026-2027 school year. Pay is $160 per day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• CT Teaching Certification preferred.
• Experience working in a school system preferred.
• Experience supporting math instruction or math intervention programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and individual math intervention to students.
• Offer reliable classroom coverage during professional development sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers to align math support with current curriculum.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students.

Skills

Math intervention

Small group instruction

Classroom coverage

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Bachelor's degree

CT Teaching Certification

Job description

POSITION: PES Instructional Support Specialist

• Full-Time: 35 hours per week
• Eligible for single health insurance benefits

Putnam Elementary School is seeking a caring, flexible, and dependable individual to join our team as an Instructional Support Specialist. This position serves as a critical bridge between student learning and teacher professional development. This new role is a blend of a substitute teacher and a paraeducator.

The Instructional Support Specialist will spend time providing targeted math intervention and small group instruction to students while also serving as reliable classroom coverage when teachers attend professional development sessions. This dual role ensures continuous student learning while supporting our teachers' professional growth. Coverage and support for students in classrooms in grades K-4.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Student Support (Math Focused)

• Provide small group and individual assistance to students, reinforcing classroom instruction and targeted intervention strategies.
• Support students in developing foundational math skills and conceptual understanding.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers to align support activities with the current curriculum.
• Encourage a positive attitude toward learning and foster an inclusive, supportive environment where all students can build confidence and grow in their mathematical abilities.

Teacher Support (PD Coverage)

• Provide classroom coverage for short periods as needed to allow elementary teachers to attend district or school-based math-related professional development sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• CT Teaching Certification (preferred)
• Experience working in a school system preferred
• Experience supporting math instruction or working with students in math intervention programs preferred

START DATE

2026-2027 School Year

RATE OF PAY

$160.00 per day

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

Open until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer