Date Posted:
8/31/2023Early Learning TOSA
Salary Level: Per negotiated agreement
Classification: Certified
Reports to: Principal or Designated Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership for district preschool programs. The teacher on special assignment (TOSA) will provide peer coaching to increase educator’s instructional knowledge, promote reflective practices, and maximize student learning by ensuring high-quality instruction for all students in Early learning, support with curriculum development and professional learning, and building relationships among and between teaching staff.
Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 year of verified experience teaching in a preschool setting
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for young learners
• Current Oregon Licensure through Teachers Standards and Practices Commission
• Appropriate endorsement and/or authorization for district assignment
• Criminal history verification/clearance

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership in program design, development, and implementation.
• Coordinates professional and technical services for preschool programs
• Coordinates/facilitates licensed and/or classified professional learning communities
• Reviews and evaluates instructional and or operational programs, materials and research based practices.
• Represents the program coordinator/director requested for selected functions and professional tasks within and outside the district.
• Collaborates with the program coordinator in matters of program management and planning.
• Collaborates with district staff across disciplines.
• Creates and/or aligns tools and resources to support instruction.
• Supports the implementation of grant requirements.
• Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the District.
• Facility quality, differentiated instruction that is inclusive of all students
• Collaborate with teaching staff to engage in opportunities of ongoing reflections and feedback through coaching cycles involving observation, modeling of effective teaching practices, and/or co-teaching.
• Work with on-site building administrator’s, school staff, and the early childhood coordinator to develop systems that support high-quality early childhood programs.
• Provide support and strategies for open and effective communication among families, staff, and specialists.
• Provide leadership that promotes equity and inclusion for all students regardless of background, culture, or race.

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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or tools; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works indoors or in offices or school buildings. The employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to bodily fluids due to student or employee injury or illness. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.