2025 - 2026 School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

INSTRUCTION SUPPORT SPECIALIST
DUNBAR SCHOOL
SALARY: $42.00 an Hour / 22.5 Hrs a Week/ 34 weeks

Position Overview:

Dunbar School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Instruction Support Specialist to provide targeted instructional support through co-teaching and intervention services. This role is ideal for an educator with a strong background in special education, collaborative teaching, and differentiated instruction. The specialist will work closely with classroom teachers to enhance student learning outcomes, particularly for students requiring additional academic and behavioral support.

Key Responsibilities:

Co-Teaching & Instructional Support

· Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and deliver inclusive lessons.

· Provide in-class support through co-teaching models (e.g., parallel teaching, station teaching).

· Assist in the development and implementation of differentiated instructional strategies.

Intervention Services

· Design and deliver small-group and one-on-one interventions in literacy and/or math.

· Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on data.

· Support the implementation of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports).

Special Education Collaboration

· Assist in the development and maintenance of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

· Support compliance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations.

· Maintain accurate records including progress reports, anecdotal notes, and attendance.

Professional Collaboration

· Participate in team meetings, parent conferences, and professional development.

· Facilitate communication between families, teachers, and support staff.

· Contribute to a positive school climate that supports all learners.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years teaching experience, including special education and co-teaching roles.

Strong understanding of instructional planning, classroom management, and child development.

Experience with early childhood education and secondary education preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

· Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

· Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

INSTRUCTION SUPPORT SPECIALIST - INTERVENTIONIST