Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

Job Description:

Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for Student Support & School Climate

Reports To

Building Principal

Contract

Teacher Contract (Certified) plus annual stipend of $10,000 paid in December and May each school year.

Position Summary

The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for Student Support & School Climate serves as a teacher leader responsible for coordinating schoolwide behavior systems, supporting student interventions, coaching staff in effective classroom management, and strengthening a positive school culture.

This position is designed to build staff capacity rather than replace classroom teachers in managing student behavior. The TOSA collaborates with administrators, counselors, teachers, families, and support staff to improve student outcomes while maintaining a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment.

The TOSA will maintain a flexible schedule that includes direct student support, teacher coaching, data analysis, intervention coordination, and classroom support as assigned by the principal.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated effectiveness in classroom management
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Leadership experience (Instructional Coach, Team Lead, PLC Facilitator, Department Chair, MTSS Lead, etc.)
• Experience with MTSS, Restorative Practices, or Positive Behavior Supports
• Experience facilitating professional learning

Essential Responsibilities

Student Support

• Coordinate Tier I and Tier II behavior supports.
• Monitor students with frequent behavioral concerns.
• Assist in developing intervention plans.
• Facilitate restorative conversations when appropriate.
• Help students develop problem-solving and self-regulation skills.

Teacher Support

• Coach teachers in effective classroom management.
• Model classroom management strategies.
• Conduct non-evaluative classroom observations.
• Provide follow-up coaching and resources.
• Assist new teachers with behavior routines and expectations.

Schoolwide Systems

• Assist in implementing schoolwide behavior expectations.
• Coordinate school wide behavior initiatives.
• Analyze discipline and attendance data.
• Identify trends and recommend interventions.
• Support school climate improvement efforts.

Collaboration

• Participate in MTSS meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, special education staff, and administration.
• Communicate with families regarding intervention plans as directed.
• Coordinate student support meetings.

Professional Learning

• Provide professional development related to:
• • Classroom management
  • De-escalation strategies
  • Restorative practices
  • Positive behavior supports
  • Student engagement

Additional Duties

• Assist administration with supervision during high-need times.
• Coordinate behavior documentation systems.
• Support crisis response when needed.
• Perform other duties related to student support as assigned by the principal.

Desired Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate demonstrates:

• Strong instructional practices
• Exceptional classroom management
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Data analysis skills
• Conflict resolution
• Professional communication
• Organization
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families

Performance Expectations

The TOSA will:

• Improve consistency in classroom behavior practices.
• Increase teacher confidence in behavior management.
• Reduce office discipline referrals.
• Improve implementation of schoolwide expectations.
• Support a positive school culture.
• Build sustainable systems that reduce dependence on administration.

This Teacher on Special Assignment position will be reviewed annually based on district needs, enrollment, student outcomes, and available funding. Duties may be adjusted by the principal to align with school priorities.