DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40 JOB DESCRIPTION

Licensed-Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

Licensed Opening for 2024-2025 School Year

JOB TITLE: Title III English Language Development TOSA

Job posting closes to:

Internal applicants May 17, 2024, 4:00pm

Exteranal applicants Open Until Filled

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=9827

Reports To: Assistant Administrator of Multilingual Programs

Job Purpose Statement/s: The Title III English Language Development (ELD) TOSA is responsible for providing a comprehensive and systematic process of district support for the increased academic improvement and advancement of English Language Learners. The ELD TOSA will mentor, coach and provide model instruction and professional development collaboration to ensure consistent implementation ELD instruction based on ODE ELP Standards (K-12); support the integration of English Language instruction in the general education classrooms (K-12) and to increase the consistent use of Sheltered/Differentiated Instruction strategies in our general education.

Essential Job Functions:

• Team teach and model/demonstrate lessons that target and use research based strategies for ELLs
• Mentor, coach and train (through planning lessons and units) teachers working with high ELLs
• populations
• Mentor, coach and train (through District PLT and Building Collaboration team meetings) teams who are specifically targeting ELL Subgroups and Language Acquisition
• Provide teaching tips which meets the needs of ELLs
• Plan and facilitate Title III Professional Development workshops for teachers and administrators
• Meet and provide support for administrators on school visits to complete ELD Walk Arounds
• Provide coaching and support for administrators to use an ELD Walk Through Observation
• Implementation Tool
• Meet, support and guide ELD Specialists and Teachers to implement and follow the State ELP Standards
• Organize visitations/observations to the Elementary Language Block; Secondary ELD Class Sections; Sheltered Instruction Class Sections
• Support the implementation of appropriate strategies and programs that will address the needs of English Language Learners
• Plan and coordinate programs and staff development efforts with administrators, teachers and department staff. These activities will include building level and district-wide professional
• development classes, presentations and workshops for certified and classified staff
• Work closely with the Oregon Department of Education and other school districts active in the instruction of English Language Learners
• Help the Assistant Administrator of Multilingual Programs and Equity to ensure and support district compliance with state and federal ELL regulations
• Help facilitate ELD staff specialist meetings and task force meetings
• Work actively with the District’s curriculum team on district-wide initiatives which directly supports ELLs
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Assistant Administrator of Multilingual Programs

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Other Job Functions:

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  Support and coach educational assistant activities
• Become familiar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules, Administrative Regulations and Board Policy
• Assist in the district-wide planning of the Multilingual Programs
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and Administrative Regulations
• Confer with colleagues, administrators, students and/or parents when necessary
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information to support the ELLs and their families

Job Requirements – Qualifications:

Experience Preferred: Prior job related experience as a professional development trainer, mentoring colleagues, coaching

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Knowledge and experience with planning, presenting and utilizing sheltered instruction techniques (GLAD, SIOP, Constructing Meaning)

Knowledge and experience with planning, presenting and instructing explicit academic language (Systematic ELD, English Language Acquisition)

Highly Skilled in collaboration, group process and team facilitation

Training and/or experience multi-level instruction, integrating language and content instruction and planning/designing/implementing curriculum adaptations

Knowledge of current Title III, Multilingual Programs and Language Acquisition policies and practices

Knowledge and experience working with outside agencies

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, provide direction to others and make independent judgments, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, and possess strong oral and written communication skills

Significant physical abilities include /reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Appropriate State license. Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.

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Preferred Endorsements and Certifications:

ESOL Endorsement, Dual Language Endorsement, Reading Endorsement, Sheltered Instruction/GLAD Trained, Systematic ELD Key Trainer Certified, and/or Constructing Key Trainer Certified preferred.

Bi-cultural, bi-lingual candidates preferred.

Other: First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate

Terms of Employment: 192 days per year plus additional summer work days based on grant funding availability and professional development needs. Salary to be established by the certified collective bargaining agreement.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.

David Douglas School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer