INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Fremont County School District Number 25

Riverton, Wyoming

Instructional Support Specialist

Location: Each Building (5 positions total)

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: None

Approved/Revised Date:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Wyoming PTSB substitute teaching certification
• Job-related experience

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing instructional support to students across assigned grade levels in alignment with district curriculum, state content standards, and classroom learning objectives. This position serves as a consistent instructional presence within the building, supporting classroom teachers by delivering lessons, reinforcing learning goals, and maintaining continuity of instruction on a rotational basis. . Assists with classroom management, student engagement, and implementation of instructional plans to ensure a stable and productive learning environment. Supports student learning by adapting to a variety of classroom settings, collaborating with staff, and responding flexibly to the instructional needs of the school.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instructional support to students across multiple grade levels and content areas in alignment with district curriculum and state standards
• Deliver teacher-prepared lesson plans and facilitate learning on a rotational basis.
• Maintain continuity of instruction to support student progress and minimize disruptions to learning
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment
• Adapt instruction and support strategies to meet diverse student needs, including differentiation as appropriate
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and administrators to support instructional goals and student success
• Follow school and district procedures, schedules, and protocols with flexibility to respond to daily building needs
• Utilize instructional materials, technology, and resources effectively to support teaching and learning
• Provide feedback to classroom teachers regarding student progress, behavior, and completion of assigned work

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Flexible to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Works with a diversity of individuals and/or groups and a wide variety of data
• Establishes and maintains constructive relationships
• Adapts to changing work priorities
• Maintains confidentiality
• Exhibits tact and patience
• Works flexible hours
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic to achieve District goals
• Displays effective multitasking and time management skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.

SALARY SCHEDULE

This position will be paid according to the approved Student Support Schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Board Approved School Year Calendar, unless otherwise assigned by supervisor.

CLEARANCES

Employment is contingent on a local, state, and federal criminal background clearance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran