California Department Of Education Lafayette , CA 94549
Posted 3 weeks ago
TITLE: TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
CLASSIFICATION: Teacher Salary Schedule
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Definition: Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, the teacher on special assignment (TOSA) will work directly with teachers throughout the district to guide and support the implementation of district focused initiatives in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and/or professional development.
Job Characteristics:
Extensive knowledge and skills connected to district areas of focus/district initiatives
A strong commitment to deepening the strategy work taking place in the district, particularly in the area of math and literacy
Active involvement in LAFSD professional development, including strategy and coaching sessions
An outstanding ability to communicate and interact with peers and to provide them with effective support and feedback
Teacher leadership experience
Excellent understanding and capacity for effective instructional delivery
Highly organized with an ability to facilitate and manage coaching schedules at numerous sites
Self-motivated with an ability to build trust in order to expand coaching opportunities
Ability to provide Board updates and presentations
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide meaningful direct support and feedback to teachers focused on key strategy work, particularly in math and literacy
Structure opportunities and corresponding schedules for on-going, systemic coaching with all involved teachers
Establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with teachers and administrators
Build coaching capacity so that coaching opportunities expand
Continue to work directly with outside content coaching experts to build coaching expertise
Continue to seek opportunities for professional development in order to expand knowledge of coaching and strategy work
Continue to partner with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and principals to deepen and expand strategy work within the district
Continue to seek innovative ways to build coaching capacity and deepen strategy work
Education and Qualifications:
Valid CA Teaching Credential
Five years teaching experience within the district
Elementary and middle school teaching experience desired
Participation in district workshops and strategy related study sessions
Some coaching experience and training preferred
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
California Department Of Education