Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - Elementary
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Job Summary:
The job of “Title I Student Support TOSA” is for the purpose/s of supporting the work of the Principal to enable the Principal to serve as the instructional leader of the building and facilitate the continuous school improvement process. Essential Job Functions:
Instructional Improvement
Assist with school improvement efforts (could include professional development, coaching, data teams)
Assist implementation and fidelity of school improvement efforts (RTI, literacy program)
Support the implementation and fidelity of data team across the school setting
Facilitates communications and coordination among instructional staff for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines
Implements assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of aligning to district and state school improvement processes
Family and Community Engagement
Working with families to support student successMonitor attendance and provide interventions and supports to improve attendance rates Connect families and students to appropriate community resources Promoting greater engagement of families in the school
Provide support to SUN activities to align school day and after school
Assist SUN Program Manager with monitoring student behavior, ensuring fidelity to interventions, providing coaching and feedback to after-school instructional staff
Connect and collaborate with other community partners
Coordinate family involvement events
Student Behavioral Supports
Support Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports systemsServe on PBIS team, providing support with monitoring data Work directly with students to help keep them engaged and productive in class providing support to teachers as needed Monitor yellow zone systems: CheckIn/CheckOut - coordinate, manage data and provide support Facilitate the re-teaching of student behavioral expectations
Playworks support / Provide alternate recess activities/support as necessary
Support implementation of Restorative Practices
Provide Collaborative Problem Solving
Other Job Functions
Assists the Principal as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:
Experience Required: Prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to operate standard office equipment including use of multiple software applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, and basic desktop publishing), use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Knowledge of rules and regulations related to assigned functions, basic budgeting, financial and statistical recordkeeping, standard office equipment. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, work independently, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. Demonstrated ability to exercise prudent judgment in client relationships and to maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student/staff information.
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Oregon Fingerprint Criminal Check clearance, Appropriate Teaching Credential
Reading endorsement preferred
Bilingual preferred
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any education programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
- Location:
- Gresham
- Job Type:
- PartTime