Teacher On Special Assignment (Tosa) - Focus Area: Art- Elementary School Level (Open To Internal Candidates Only) Beginning The 2024-2025 School Year

About the Employer

MISSION Ensure High Achievement for ALL Learners. VISION In a culture of high expectations and academic rigor and an environment of support, understanding, and emotional safety, all Baldwin Park Unified School District students will graduate with a valued and highly respected diploma, prepared with the relevant skills, knowledge, and personal attributes necessary for success in a university or other institution of higher education and/or any post-secondary options of their choice.

CORE VALUES -- Learning FIRST Family: Collaboration, Community, Culture, Diversity Integrity: Honesty, Respect, Transparency, Trustworthiness Rigor:

Achievement, Action, Risk-Taking, Solution-Driven Service: Accountability, Advocacy, Dedication, Support Thrive: Creativity, Passion, Positivity, Vision

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

The District is seeking three highly qualified ToSAs to support the area of art instruction as itinerant instructors. The Art ToSAs are under the direction of the Student Achievement Coordinator, with support from the school principals or designees.

A brief summary of the Art ToSA's duties is as follows: • Conduct art instruction at multiple elementary school sites, approximately 3-4 sites. o Receive mileage reimbursement for travel between sites and a cell phone stipend. o Receive travel time when multiple sites are scheduled in a single day. • Collaboratively develop the scope and sequence for the art program based on the VAPA standards and District-approved curriculum for elementary students. • Deliver art lessons on an intermittent basis to designated classes, adhering to a rotation schedule. • Provide art instruction within the assigned classroom of each teacher of record. • Assist classroom teachers in evaluation of student growth. • Participate in VAPA department collaborations and professional development. • Participate in professional development sessions at the start of the school year, with optional summer hours available for additional training. REQUIREMENTS • Three years of successful teaching experience in grades TK-8th grade • California.teaching credential to the specific assignment such as any of the following below: • Multiple Subject • Single Subject, or • Education Specialist Credential and Title V Regulations • English Learner Authorization PREFERENCES • Specialized training or certificates related to teaching art, specifically visual arts • Experience in instruction of elementary students • Understanding of instruction across the grade level spans • Bilingual/biliterate (Spanish) Please attach the following supporting documents to your online application: • Complete online application • Letter of Intent • Resumé

If an applicant has any other questions, they may contact Alma Canal, Student Achievement Coordinator @ accanal097@bpusd.net

Requirements / Qualifications

The District is seeking three highly qualified ToSAs to support the area of art instruction as itinerant instructors. The Art ToSAs are under the direction of the Student Achievement Coordinator, with support from the school principals or designees.

A brief summary of the Art ToSA's duties is as follows: • Conduct art instruction at multiple elementary school sites, approximately 3-4 sites. o Receive mileage reimbursement for travel between sites and a cell phone stipend. o Receive travel time when multiple sites are scheduled in a single day. • Collaboratively develop the scope and sequence for the art program based on the VAPA standards and District-approved curriculum for elementary students. • Deliver art lessons on an intermittent basis to designated classes, adhering to a rotation schedule. • Provide art instruction within the assigned classroom of each teacher of record. • Assist classroom teachers in evaluation of student growth. • Participate in VAPA department collaborations and professional development. • Participate in professional development sessions at the start of the school year, with optional summer hours available for additional training. REQUIREMENTS • Three years of successful teaching experience in grades TK-8th grade • California.teaching credential to the specific assignment such as any of the following below: • Multiple Subject • Single Subject, or • Education Specialist Credential and Title V Regulations • English Learner Authorization PREFERENCES • Specialized training or certificates related to teaching art, specifically visual arts • Experience in instruction of elementary students • Understanding of instruction across the grade level spans • Bilingual/biliterate (Spanish) Please attach the following supporting documents to your online application: • Complete online application • Letter of Intent • Resumé

If an applicant has any other questions, they may contact Alma Canal, Student Achievement Coordinator @ accanal097@bpusd.net

Comments and Other Information

Baldwin Park Unified School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on gender, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, or age, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact Dr.

Christine R. Heinrichs, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 3699 N. Holly, Baldwin Park, CA 91706; 626/962-3311. We reserve the right to reopen, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position, Official offers of employment are made by the Baldwin Park Unified School District Human Resources Department and are made contingent upon Board approval.