Instructional Support Specialist - Elementary​/Middle​/Grades: Eligibility Pool

Instructional Support Specialist - Elementary/Middle/High Grades:
Eligibility Pool (2025-26)

Location Varies - Oakland, California

Job : 5057347

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 24, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all instructional support specialist eligibility pool openings s is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in.

BASIC FUNCTION:

As part of the instructional team and under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of specialized educational supports, including the implementation of behavioral interventions, increased access to the common core curriculum, and, as needed, meeting the physical needs of students with disabilities. This role supports students in moving to less restrictive environments, provides specialized behavioral supports, and offers a pathway to a certificated position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under the guidance of a certificated teacher, provide core curriculum instruction and behavior intervention to students with disabilities (Pre‑K through young adult) in an assigned classroom or program; support students meeting goals and objectives including those with IEPs.
• Participate in Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings; read IEP goals to support instruction; support implementation of behavior intervention plans for all special education students and provide positive reinforcement for behavior difficulties.
• Follow the schedule of activities for implementing student instruction and behavior plans; participate in staff development programs to reinforce interventions.
• Help prepare for periodic inspections of classroom environments to assure established standards of plan implementation.
• Confer with Behavior Specialist, school administrators, teachers and site staff concerning individual student progress toward behavior plan goals.
• Help manage behavior of students; intervene in crisis or emergency situations involving aggressive or uncontrolled behavior; restrain disruptive or dangerous students only when certified and when a danger is present.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curriculum as necessary and assisting students with class assignments.
• Assure compliance with governmental regulations, codes and reporting requirements concerning those special education students affected by services.
• Provide data to teachers and other staff that will inform student progress reports provided to parents.
• Support teachers and administrators in the coordination and monitoring of student behavior contracts; verify completion of appropriate student interventions and behavior consequences.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of detailed records, files and data logs.
• Monitor response to behavior intervention and instruction for students who receive special education services.
• Perform clerical duties such as duplicating instructional materials, scoring papers, recording grades, assisting with attendance, and maintaining discipline reports.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, operating audio‑visual equipment, and distributing and collecting papers, supplies and materials.
• Administer, monitor and score a variety of tests and assignments; rephrase materials and explain instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information, both written and verbal.
• Communicate expectations, provide guidance and show an active interest in student progress.
• Facilitate self‑reliance, problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, creativity and performance skills.
• Actively supervise in non‑academic settings, including monitoring lunchroom activities and mealtime procedures.
• Strive to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Maintain basic knowledge of computers including Microsoft…