Anticipated Teacher on Special Assignment-Special Education Support

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Ohio

June 16, 2026

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Anticipated Opening for the 2026-27 School Year

  
Title:                                    

Anticipated Teacher on Special Assignment-Special Education Support               
 
Department:                        

Certified
 
Responsible To:                   

Assistant Superintendent of Academics/Special Education Director/Building Administrator

Supervises:                         

Educational assistants (para-professionals)/volunteers/student teachers
 
Qualifications:                     

Must hold a valid Ohio Teaching License and/or the

appropriate Endorsement and Authorization for the assignment.

Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited college or

university.                                                                                           

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may

find appropriate and acceptable.

 
Terms of Employment:       

Contract, salary, and benefits per negotiated agreement.

Ranges from 48,375 to 89,584
 
Job Goal:

The Teacher on Special Assignment- Special Education Support (TOSA)provides coordination and support for special education programs and services while maintaining certification as an Intervention Specialist.  This position supports compliance with federal and state special education requirements, assists staff with implementation of special education services, and promotes positive outcomes for students with disabilities. The TOSA serves as a district resource to intervention specialists, related service providers, administrators, and families by supporting the implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs), monitoring timelines and documentation, and helping ensure high-quality educational programming for students with disabilities.                                         
 
Performance Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of district special education programs and services.
• Serve as a resource to intervention specialists, related service providers, and general education staff.
• Promote consistent implementation of district special education procedures.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of special education guidance documents, forms, and resources.
• Support district initiatives related to inclusive practices and specially designed instruction.
• Monitor and support compliance with federal and state special education regulations.
• Support district preparation for state monitoring activities and audits.
• Assist with collection and organization of special education data.
• Support EMIS and special education reporting requirements as assigned.
• Provide technical assistance to staff regarding IEP development and implementation.
• Participate in IEP, ETR, transition, and problem-solving meetings as requested.
• Support transition planning for students moving between grade levels, buildings, programs, and postsecondary settings.
• Provide mentoring and support to new intervention specialists.
• Provide coaching regarding compliance requirements, documentation, instructional practices, and service delivery.
• Collaborate with building principals, instructional staff, and families to support student success.
• Facilitate or assist with professional development activities related to special education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

 Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Adhere to all standards established by the Ohio Department of Education for Licensed Educators.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain knowledge of academic area, teaching methodology and strategies to engage students.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

 Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgement.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Attends meetings, professional development and serves on staff committees as required.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• Refer suspected cases of child abuse immediately to the appropriate child protective services/law enforcement agency as mandated by state law and Board of Education policy.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect district equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plans purposeful assignments for educational assistants (para-professionals), volunteers and student teachers.
• Ensure students safety.

 Note:  The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Conduct:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

 
Evaluation:           

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Marion City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

*This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent of Marion City Schools. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in being considered for this position, you must apply on the Marion City School’s website prior to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026.  Here is the link to apply

https://marioncityschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

If you have questions, contact Assistant Superintendent of Academics, Dr. Garilee Ogden, via email.  gogden@mcspresidents.org