Instructional Support Specialist

The Instructional Support Specialist is specifically designated as a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA). Under the direct supervision and evaluation of the building principal. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to building academic language, Universal Design for Learning, Design Thinking and Inquiry Based Learning strategies and other district initiatives.

All Instructional Support Specialists work collaboratively as a team with the offices of Teaching & Learning. Instructional Support Specialists will prompt reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration, and common issues of concern. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers.

Special Requirements:
Certified in any specific teaching area
Instructional coaching experience recommended, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs.
Minimum 3 years instructional coaching experience working successfully with teachers to improve their instructional practice.
Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.
Demonstrated teacher leadership.
Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise, including second language acquisition.
Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities.
Spanish bilingual preferred, but not required.
Commitment to equitable and inclusive practices for all students. A dedication to their own professional growth and their staff and community in congruence with the district equity policy.
Oregon City is looking for diverse candidates that resemble the students we serve in our community.
This position is 1.0 FTE; 191 days per year.
Start date: 8/26/2024

All applicants must apply online at: https://oregoncity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx https://oregoncity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Please attach all documents.

Those applicants selected for interview will be notified of date, time, and place of interview.

Oregon City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, and/or disability of employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.