ToSA - SpEd (1.0 FTE) - INTERNAL ONLY until 5/29/26

UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (ToSA)
Instructional Support

The Instructional Support ToSA, reports to the Associate Superintendent, Learning & Innovation
or designee and provides instructional leadership to support areas of academic focus. This includes,
but is not limited to: providing assistance and leadership with instructional planning and
implementation, modeling effective instruction, developing content; mentoring new teachers; leading
and supporting professional development and district instructional initiatives; analyzing data and
training staff to work with data; supporting special projects; collaborating with staff and Teacher
Leaders; providing parent outreach and presentations; and related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work
associated with this classification. Individual positions may perform all or some combination of
the duties listed below, as well as other related duties.

Planning and Preparation:
? Attends professional development and conferences, both internal and external, to increase
teacher's understanding of assigned areas.
? Stays current with District instructional initiatives and technology.
? Keeps abreast of legal issues involving software, email, & internet use.
? Plans and prioritizes workload requirements.
? Schedules and organizes multiple tasks.

Implementation:
? Provides new teacher mentoring through the district’s selected new teacher program.
? Supports staff with professional development.
? Facilitates the implementation of new instructional strategies, interventions and
technology into the curriculum.
? Creates, models, and assists teachers in implementing standards-aligned lessons, content
and strategies.
? Maintains exclusive confidentiality of all student and staff issues.
? Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
Professional Skills, Abilities & Characteristics:
In addition to an unswerving commitment to public education, the ideal candidate has:
? Adaptability to new instructional strategies & technologies;
? Skill in consultation, collaboration, and motivation with adults;
? Experience in developing and implementing staff development;
? Demonstrates effective communication skills both in written and oral forms;
? Knowledge of broad curricula and instructional practices, teaching strategies, content,
and resources;
? Knowledge of content and performance standards;
? School and/or district leadership experience;
? Technological proficiency;

? Ability to:
o Create a positive work environment;
o Tolerate other points of view;
o Resolve conflict at the lowest level possible;
o Be flexible while responding to ambiguity and change;
o Successfully work both independently and as a team member;
o Maintain positive, supportive and professional demeanor;
o Maintain confidentiality;
o Represent the District positively at District, regional or state conferences or
meetings.

Qualifications:
Required Certification, Education and Experience:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in
Education, or a related field, Master's degree preferred; a valid California Elementary or Secondary
Teaching Credential; and a valid California driver's license.

Personal Characteristics:
The District is seeking a candidate, who is sensitive to diverse viewpoints and experiences; who has
the ability to inspire trust, confidence and enthusiasm, and is willing to take risks to achieve
administrative excellence; who has a sense of humor; who has exemplified the highest professional
and ethical standards and behavior; and one who is a consensus-builder and team player.

Salary & Benefits:
The ToSA, is compensated per the Teacher salary schedule; any other benefits and compensation will
be as delineated in the UDEA Contract; possible additional compensation for duties in alignment
with the other teachers.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties require punctuality and the ability to multitask. Duties are
performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk. Duties are also performed at program
sites and in the community, making oral presentations and attending meetings. Incumbents may be
required to work a flexible schedule evening and weekend hours. Incumbents are subject to public
contact with external agencies and individuals seeking information. Duties require regular driving to
program sites within the county.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbents regularly stand and sit for long periods of time; walk short
distances on a regular basis; use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or other office
equipment; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to
answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and
understand voice over telephone and in person; and move and transport materials weighing up to 40
pounds. Incumbents must be poised, professional and report to work five days per week.
Disaster Service Worker CA Government Code 3100. It is hereby declared that the protection of the health and safety and
preservation of the lives and property of the people of the state from the effects of natural, manmade, or
war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or in extreme peril to life, property, and
resources is of paramount state importance requiring the responsible efforts of public and private
agencies and individual citizens. In furtherance of the exercise of the police power of the state in
protection of its citizens and resources, all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service
workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by
law.

Salary : $81,638 - $144,417