Job Description

POSITION TITLE: INTENSIVE INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: TEACHER

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL (K-5) AND SUPERVISOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES (PRE K-8)

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.

1. Provide specialized individual and small-group intervention to students in need of literacy and/or math support.
2. Assist classroom teachers and interns with classroom instruction by modeling lessons, coaching, consulting, collaborating, and assisting with the implementation of the instructional program.
3. Coach, model, collaborate and plan with grade level teams for the purpose of improving instruction at the classroom level.
4. Provide leadership in the coordination and administration of literacy and/or math assessments and instructional programs.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Present professional development to school staff on best teaching practices
8. Participate in team decisions about students needing support including the development, review and modification of individual plans.
9. Attend and participate in SRBI and Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings, as needed.
10. Communicate and confer with parents concerning individual students in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
11. Serve on school and district committees.
12. 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.

305 Elementary, 1�6

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.

SALARY: As per negotiated contract BPS Contracts

DATE OF SERVICE: 26 - 27 SY

Application If you are currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education as a teacher, please complete an internal application online by 4:00 p.m. on August 31, 2026. All others please fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/bristol/onlineapp

8/26/2026 IW/mma
PC# 50040182