Instructional Support Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
Instructional Support Specialist
Job Purpose Statement:
Under the general direction of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Support Specialist (ISS) assists the classroom teacher in all aspects of providing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to ensure student progress on IEP goals and overall care and welfare of students with extensive support needs. Under the direction of the teacher, the ISS provides training and support to new and substitute instructional assistants and substitute teachers to ensure instructional continuity.
/ Qualifications
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Experience:
Three years experience working in an educational environment strongly preferred. Prior experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
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Education:
Successful completion of the EDCOE 40-hour ISS training and a passing score on the ISS exam/practicum. Candidates who have completed 40 hours of RBT training through another agency may submit their certificate of completion for consideration. If approved, only 10 hours of additional training will be required.
Please upload the following documents along with a completed application:
- Certificate Copy (ISS or RBT Training Certificate)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Current Letters - written within the last two years)
- Resume
The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Dave Scroggins, at . For more information on Title IX, please visit EDCOE Title IX Information.
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