Dean of Students Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) at Totem Middle School

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To beconsidered for this position applicant must complete the following prior tothe job closing date.

1. Add a cover letter
2. Add certificateinformation andupload a copy ofValid WA Teacher certificate
3. Add educationinformation andupload a copy of yourunofficial Bachelor transcript
4. Add relevant teachingexperience for past 10 years
5. Add 3 references ( supervisor past supervisor(s) co-worker). NO PERSONALREFERENCES ACCEPTED.
6. Uploada resume Include current and previous supervisor(s) contact information
7. Complete QualificationQuestions
8. Complete Job SpecificInventory Questions (JSI) - Be prepared to answer the three Job SpecificInventory (JSI) Questions below when applying for this position. Once youstart this exercise if you log off you wont be able to complete thequestions. Have your answers ready!
1. Explain what goes intoplanning a good lesson.
2. What does the phraseGrowth Mindset mean to you
3. What are your greateststrengths as a classroom teacher
9. Complete EducatorsProfessional Inventory (EPI)

SalarySchedule: MEA - Base & TRI Salary Scheduleat Goal:

This position will provide positive collaborative leadershipwith the building principal and other staff for the continuous improvement ofstudent learning. The TOSA shall be responsiblefor:

• Student discipline
• A portion of School Leadershipand
• Assist and Support thePrincipal.

The TOSA must possess anunderstanding of the education process and be able to articulate and establishthe conditions that affect learning.

MinimumQualifications:

• ValidWashington State Teaching certificate required
• ValidWashington State Administrator certificate preferred
• Excellentoral and written communication skills
• Experienceand/or knowledge of Common Core Standards required
• Successfulteaching experience at appropriate grade level preferred
• Experienceand/or training with cultural ethnic and language diversity preferred

DesiredSkills:

• Abilityto remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
• Abilityto perform a variety of specialized tasks; maintain records; establish andmaintain cooperative working relationships with students parents and schoolpersonnel; work as a team member; and meet schedules and deadlines
• Abilityto use a variety of teaching strategies which may include cooperative learningconstructive instruction or additional research based facilitation
• Abilityto define excellence by standards of performance
• Knowledgeand application of quality classroom based assessment practices
• Knowledgeof the unique physical psychological and social changes students experienceand a desire to help them grow in these particular areas
• Skillsin establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a widevariety of people
• Skillsto motivate students communicate with individuals from varied educational andcultural backgrounds and direct and evaluate support personnel
• Skillsin classroom management and organizational techniques

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is notexhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment theemployee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Prepare teaching materials andreports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providingdocumentation of teacher and student progress
• Monitor student activities forthe purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Report incidents (child abusefights substance abuse etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safetyof students providing a positive learning environment and adhering toeducation code and district and school policies
• Provide an exceptionaleducational experience to all students; communicate an enthusiasm for learning
• Provide clear and focusedinstruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies to meetthe needs of all students to assure successful learning through a definedcourse of study
• Advise parents and/or legalguardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachersexpectations developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroomgoals in the home environment
• Assess and monitor students forthe purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administrationregarding student progress expectations and goals by using qualityclassroom-based assessments
• Collaborate with schoolpersonnel parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improvingthe quality of student outcomes developing solutions and planning curriculumand willingness to work with grade level team
• Direct instructionalassistants volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing aneffective school program and addressing the needs of individual students and besupportive of parent volunteers in the classroom Utilize district adoptedcurriculum to guide instruction
• Establish and maintainstandards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly productiveenvironment for learning
• Communicate regularly andpositively with parents
• Assist in coordination andsupervision of student activities
• Assist in opening/closing ofschool year
• Assist in staff development
• Assist in student disciplineand supervision
• Assist in management ofmaterials and equipment
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite andregular work hours
• Professionally interact with students staff and public
• Establish and maintain professional contacts withstudents
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
• Performrelated duties as assigned