ToSA - Literacy Arts (Internal Applicants ONLY)
ToSA - Literacy Arts (Internal Applicants ONLY)
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Job Description
The Literacy Arts ToSA will primarily serve students in grades 1st3rd and will be responsible for teaching arts incorporating literacy. The art students create will be inspired by a variety of literature and students will write about the pieces they create.
The ToSA will work with 1st3rd grade students on a variety of projects throughout the school year at a variety of times throughout the year as all 6 elementary schools will get to experience the projects.
The Literacy Arts ToSA will create art boxes equipped with lessons and supplies (similar to our STEAM kits) so that teachers can expand upon projects.
In addition to support our after school programs and Expanded Learning Opportunities students the ToSA will model lessons in our Extended Care program for TK/K students and potentially older students as well.
TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (ToSA)
Instructional Support Job Descrption
The Position
The Instructional Support ToSA reports to the Associate Superintendent Learning & Innovation or designee and provides instructional leadership to support areas of academic focus. This includes but is not limited to: providing assistance and leadership with instructional planning and implementation modeling effective instruction developing content; mentoring new teachers; leading and supporting professional development and district instructional initiatives; analyzing data and training staff to work with data; supporting special projects; collaborating with staff and Teacher Leaders; providing parent outreach and presentations; and related duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are not inclusive but characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this classification. Individual positions may perform all or some combination of the duties listed below as well as other related duties.
Planning and Preparation:
- Attends professional development and conferences both internal and external to increase teachers understanding of assigned areas.
- Stays current with District instructional initiatives and technology.
- Keeps abreast of legal issues involving software email & internet use.
- Plans and prioritizes workload requirements.
- Schedules and organizes multiple tasks.
Implementation:
- Provides new teacher mentoring through the districts selected new teacher program.
- Supports staff with professional development.
- Facilitates the implementation of new instructional strategies interventions and technology into the curriculum.
- Creates models and assists teachers in implementing standardsaligned lessons content and strategies.
- Maintains exclusive confidentiality of all student and staff issues.
- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
Professional Skills Abilities & Characteristics:
In addition to an unswerving commitment to public education the ideal candidate has:
- Adaptability to new instructional strategies & technologies;
- Skill in consultation collaboration and motivation with adults;
- Experience in developing and implementing staff development.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills both in written and oral forms;
- Knowledge of broad curricula and instructional practices teaching strategies content and resources;
- Knowledge of content and performance standards;
- School and/or district leadership experience;
- Technological proficiency;
- Ability to:
- Create a positive work environment.
- Tolerating other points of view;
- Resolve conflict at the lowest level possible;
- Be flexible while responding to ambiguity and change.
- Successfully work both independently and as a team member;
- Maintain a positive supportive and professional demeanor;
- Maintain confidentiality;
- Represent the District positively at District regional or state conferences or meetings.
Qualifications
Required Certification Education and Experience:
Must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Education or a related field Masters degree preferred; a valid California Elementary or Secondary Teaching Credential; and a valid California drivers license.
Personal Characteristics:
The District is seeking a candidate who is sensitive to diverse viewpoints and experiences; who has the ability to inspire trust confidence and enthusiasm and is willing to take risks to achieve administrative excellence; who has a sense of humor; who has exemplified the highest professional and ethical standards and behavior; and one who is a consensusbuilder and team player.
Salary & Benefits
The ToSAis compensated per the Teacher salary schedule; any other benefits and compensation will be as delineated in the UDEA Contract; possible additional compensation for duties in alignment with the other teachers.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties require punctuality and the ability to multitask. Duties are performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk. Duties are also performed at program sites and in the community making oral presentations and attending meetings. Incumbents may be required to work a flexible schedule evening and weekend hours. Incumbents are subject to public contact with external agencies and individuals seeking information. Duties require regular driving to program sites within the county.
Employment Type
Full-Time
