TOSA - Temporary at Tularcitos Elementary School at Carmel Unified School District
Application Deadline
6/26/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/17/2026
Contact
Ryan Peterson
831-620-8195 2391
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$78,959 -
$162,162
Annually
Length of Work Year
2026-2027 School Year - 186 days
Employment Type
Full Time
About the Employer
Welcome to Carmel Unified School District!
This district's success is due, in large part, to a talented staff that is committed to ensuring that every aspect of our organization contributes to student learning at the highest level. If you are that type of dedicated person, we welcome your application for any of the following openings.
Job Summary
Job Summary
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) is a dynamic, school-based leadership role designed to support both educator growth and student success. Working in close collaboration with the principal, the TOSA serves as a bridge between instructional leadership and school culture, fulfilling responsibilities across four key areas: instructional coaching, student leadership and activities, academic enrichment, and school administration support. This position requires a skilled educator who is equally comfortable mentoring colleagues, leading student programs, and stepping into school leadership roles as needed. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced educator to expand their professional impact — supporting colleagues as an instructional leader while continuing to work directly with students and contribute to a vibrant school community. An administrative credential is preferred.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation - do not include extra letters
- Copy of Credential; Edjoin has the capability to download credentials from the CTC which meets this requirement.
- Candidate application packets are reviewed digitally by site and district administrator. All supporting documents must be attached to your application on Edjoin for consideration. Please do not send hard copies.
- Can transfer up to 15 years of service for salary placement
- Additional $2,000 for teachers holding a PhD, MA, JD, and MFA.
- Salary Schedule and Job Descriptions available on the HR page of the CUSD website.
Appropriate California credential and experience to serve as a site Teacher on Special Assignment.
Administrative Credential preferred
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation - do not include extra letters
- Copy of Credential; Edjoin has the capability to download credentials from the CTC which meets this requirement.
- Candidate application packets are reviewed digitally by site and district administrator. All supporting documents must be attached to your application on Edjoin for consideration. Please do not send hard copies.
- Can transfer up to 15 years of service for salary placement
- Additional $2,000 for teachers holding a PhD, MA, JD, and MFA.
- Salary Schedule and Job Descriptions available on the HR page of the CUSD website.
Appropriate California credential and experience to serve as a site Teacher on Special Assignment.
Administrative Credential preferred
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Site: Tularcitos Elementary School - Temporary Position
1.0 FTE will reflect 186 workdays for the 2026-2027 school year.
Key Responsibilities
I. Instructional Coaching & Professional Development - The TOSA acts as an on-site instructional coach, providing individualized and collaborative support to classroom teachers. Specific duties include:
* Partnering with teachers to design and refine lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and best practices
* Supporting curriculum development and the creation of high-quality instructional materials
* Providing constructive, evidence-based feedback on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques
* Conducting classroom observations and follow-up coaching conversations to support continuous professional growth
* Collaborating with the principal to plan, organize, and facilitate meaningful professional development opportunities for the school staff
* Overseeing and coordinating state testing
II. Student Leadership & School Culture Programs - The TOSA oversees a portfolio of student-centered programs that build leadership skills, community responsibility, and positive character. Responsibilities include:
* Advising and facilitating the Student Council, guiding student leaders in planning and executing school initiatives
* Leading the Green Team, the student group responsible for managing and promoting the school's recycling and composting program
* Organizing and running engaging student activities and events during the lunch period
* Coordinating the Character Counts Program in collaboration with grade-level teams, including planning and producing six schoolwide character assemblies throughout the year
III. Academic Enrichment - The TOSA designs and teaches advanced learning opportunities for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. This includes:
* Developing grade-appropriate enrichment activities and challenge problems that extend learning beyond the standard curriculum
* Fostering a love of mathematical thinking and problem-solving in a supportive, engaging environment
* Differentiating content to meet the advanced needs of students at each grade level
IV. Administrative Support & Student Services - The TOSA plays an integral role in school operations and student well-being, including:
* Facilitating Student Success Team (SST) meetings, coordinating participants, documentation, and follow-up actions to support students with academic or behavioral concerns
* Assisting with student discipline, providing guidance and intervention in partnership with the principal
* Serving as Principal in Charge in the absence of the principal, exercising sound judgment to manage day-to-day school operations and respond to emerging situations
* Stepping into other leadership roles as necessary.
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE
District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination
Based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The district’s coordinator for nondiscrimination manages the district’s efforts to comply with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and to answer inquiries regarding the district’s nondiscrimination policies, as well as policies related to sexual harassment, Special Education, 504 Plans, and the National School Lunch Program. The coordinator may be contacted at:
Craig Chavez, Chief Human Resources Officer
4380 Carmel Valley Road
P.O. Box 222700
Carmel, CA 93922
831-624-1546, ext. 2016
cchavez@carmelunified.org
Comments and Other Information
Site: Tularcitos Elementary School - Temporary Position
1.0 FTE will reflect 186 workdays for the 2026-2027 school year.
Key Responsibilities
I. Instructional Coaching & Professional Development - The TOSA acts as an on-site instructional coach, providing individualized and collaborative support to classroom teachers. Specific duties include:
* Partnering with teachers to design and refine lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and best practices
* Supporting curriculum development and the creation of high-quality instructional materials
* Providing constructive, evidence-based feedback on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques
* Conducting classroom observations and follow-up coaching conversations to support continuous professional growth
* Collaborating with the principal to plan, organize, and facilitate meaningful professional development opportunities for the school staff
* Overseeing and coordinating state testing
II. Student Leadership & School Culture Programs - The TOSA oversees a portfolio of student-centered programs that build leadership skills, community responsibility, and positive character. Responsibilities include:
* Advising and facilitating the Student Council, guiding student leaders in planning and executing school initiatives
* Leading the Green Team, the student group responsible for managing and promoting the school's recycling and composting program
* Organizing and running engaging student activities and events during the lunch period
* Coordinating the Character Counts Program in collaboration with grade-level teams, including planning and producing six schoolwide character assemblies throughout the year
III. Academic Enrichment - The TOSA designs and teaches advanced learning opportunities for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. This includes:
* Developing grade-appropriate enrichment activities and challenge problems that extend learning beyond the standard curriculum
* Fostering a love of mathematical thinking and problem-solving in a supportive, engaging environment
* Differentiating content to meet the advanced needs of students at each grade level
IV. Administrative Support & Student Services - The TOSA plays an integral role in school operations and student well-being, including:
* Facilitating Student Success Team (SST) meetings, coordinating participants, documentation, and follow-up actions to support students with academic or behavioral concerns
* Assisting with student discipline, providing guidance and intervention in partnership with the principal
* Serving as Principal in Charge in the absence of the principal, exercising sound judgment to manage day-to-day school operations and respond to emerging situations
* Stepping into other leadership roles as necessary.
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE
District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination
Based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The district’s coordinator for nondiscrimination manages the district’s efforts to comply with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and to answer inquiries regarding the district’s nondiscrimination policies, as well as policies related to sexual harassment, Special Education, 504 Plans, and the National School Lunch Program. The coordinator may be contacted at:
Craig Chavez, Chief Human Resources Officer
4380 Carmel Valley Road
P.O. Box 222700
Carmel, CA 93922
831-624-1546, ext. 2016
cchavez@carmelunified.org
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