Maricopa Unified School District #20

Human Resources

44150 West Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway

Maricopa, Arizona 85138

520.568.5100 - main number

520.568.5151 - fax number

Position Description: Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)-Elementary/Middle School Program Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Salary Based on Approved Certified Compensation Plan (Extended Work Calendar – 210 Days)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The TOSA-ESS Program Specialist will be responsible for substantially and effectively assisting the ESS Director in the task of providing leadership and coordination of all special education programs - elementary and middle school level. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Works with teachers on out of district placements (vouchers, private day, ASDB, PCSE, surrogate parents)
• Assist with Related Service providers (OT/PT/PSY/SLP/COOP vision and hearing screen)
• Assist teachers with testing, Post school outcomes data, test accommodations
• Assist teachers in the development of appropriate classroom interventions/strategies/assessment
• Assist with research to evaluate and improve educational opportunities for students
• Assist in developing program models that will allow all students to access general curriculum
• Mentor new teachers in areas of compliance and special education issues
• Develop and implement on-going staff development and training opportunities
• Develop and implement ongoing training opportunities for paraprofessionals
• Train staff on electronic accountability program
• Review and provide feedback to teachers on IEP/MET compliance issues
• Train staff on compliance issues
• Work with IT department to troubleshoot issues
• Assist teachers with entering student data in the electronic accountability program
• Develop IEP’s for the students placed through vouchers or out of district placements
• Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of successful teaching experience required. Master’s Degree preferred. Educational administration certification preferred. Experience in supervision and administration preferred. Valid Arizona teaching or administrative certificate, Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Email:tbeckett@musd20.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Email:lstollarslover@musd20.org

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org