TOSA Science Instructional Lead Teacher Hermiston Think Big Space Campus
TOSA Science Instructional Lead Teacher Hermiston Think Big Space Campus
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Job Description
Hermiston School District is seeking a full time Science Instructional Lead Teacher (TOSA). Position begins August 2025.
SUMMARY: Under the shared supervision of the Districts Directors of Instruction the Science Instructional Lead Teacher (TOSA) will provide leadership guidance and support in the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards in the Think Big Space Campus to students in grades 35. This teacher will collaborate on an ongoing basis with teachers instructional coaches administrators district office staff and community partners.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide Science and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) related projectbased learning opportunities for elementary students to cultivate their critical creative and collaborative thinking
- Teach lessons/demonstrations that demonstrate pedagogical shifts and effective lesson delivery related to NGSS Three Dimensional Instruction
- Conduct research in curriculum assessment and instructional practices related to the NGSS in all content areas.
- Support and promote sciencerelated afterschool and/or extra curricular activities.
- Support district professional development in developing handson mindson activities.
- Support NGSS science integration in K5 classrooms.
- Monitor equitable representation of students in TBS programs and activities.
- Demonstrate ability to work as a team member as well as on an individual basis.
- Possess a willingness to learn and utilize emerging assessment and information technologies.
- Intellectually curious adaptable flexible and comfortable with ambiguity.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of school district or other personnel.
- Comply with School District policies.
- Perform other duties that the supervisor may from time to time assign to meet demands placed on the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Individual will hold valid drivers license and have reliable insured transportation for required travel throughout the service area.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Must have a current (or ability to obtain) Oregon teaching license prior to the202526 school year.
SKILLS:
- Ability to work independently organizing work with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional time management skills including a demonstrated ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to learn about and utilize emerging assessments and information technologies.
- Demonstrated ability and interest in data analysis and compilation.
- Ability and/or experience in curriculum design and professional development delivery.
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Access Excel Word)
- Google Suite
About the District:
The Hermiston School District is the largest district in eastern Oregon exceeding 5600 students in grades kindergarten through 12 with the mission of serving the needs of all children with rigorous program choices high expectations mutual respect and excellence. The school district includes a 912 senior high school two 68 middle schools six K5 elementary schools and a robust online learning program option for students and families.
Support for the school district has been strong from the community. In 2019 voters approved an $82.7 million building project which includes replacement of Rocky Heights Elementary (opening fall 2022 construction of an additional elementary school Loma Vista (opening fall 2022 and a multiclassroom annex of the high school along with various districtwide renovations. The voters also approved a $69.9 million bond in 2008. which served to replace Armand Larive Middle School West Park Elementary and Sunset Elementary schools.
The District employs over 630 full time staff that includes approximately 365 teachers and over 265 classified support and supervisory personnel making it one of the largest employers in the city of Hermiston. A nationallyrecognized community that embraces its diversity the district serves some 28000 residents where onethird of the population is Hispanic.
The school district prides itself on the academic achievement of its students successful athletic programs nationallyrecognized club and activity organizations and its exhaustive list of academic and elective opportunities available to students. The Districts partnership with community organizations has been central to its continued success highlighted by support groups who have provided nearly a half a million dollars to assist students and programs through such venues as the Hermiston Sports Booster Club Hermiston Education Foundation Band Boosters FFA Alumni and the community sponsorship of the student homebuilding program to name a few.
About the Community:
The city of Hermiston is a vibrant and growing community of approximately 18000 residents located at the crossroads of the Pacific Northwest situated near the intersection of I84 and I82 just minutes from a Columbia River port and 30 minutes from the TriCities in Washington. Hermiston and the entire Umatilla County area have excellent potential for growth in commercial industrial agricultural as well as residential development. Hermiston boasts over 100 acres for community use volleyball courts soccer fields baseball diamonds childrens play areas barbeque and picnic areas and more. Located within 10 minutes of downtown Hermiston both Umatilla and Echo have challenging golf courses. The Columbia River offers tournament level fishing as well as many water sports including swimming wind surfing and boating. Other fishing waters include the Umatilla River Cold Springs Reservoir and many ponds. Nearby is Hat Rock State Park and the Blue Mountains are within an hour drive affording a wide variety of fishing hunting and camping activities. In the winter the mountains are home to excellent snow skiing tubing snowmobiling and sledding.
Salary and Benefits: The Hermiston School District offers an extremely competitive salary and benefits package which includes PERS retirement employerpaid pickup tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive health and benefits package. A full year contract consists of 193 days which includes 3 paid holidays.
Application Procedures:
The applicant must supply the following items online through Applicant Tracking (formerly called Recruit & Hire) :
- Online Application form
- Cover Letter
- Professional Resume
- Letters of Recommendation (encouraged but optional)
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his/her application is complete. Only complete applications will be considered.
The Hermiston School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
