26 Secondary Math TOSA – District Instruction

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge skills and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community parents staff and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity celebrate diversity and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe positive and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage traditions and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.


Job Title: TOSA ï½ District Instruction (Math)
Work Year: 165 days 10 Additional Days
Department: Teaching and Learning Services
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule
Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement
Status: FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The primary responsibility of the TOSA ï½ District Instruction is coordinate and facilitate the implementation of applicable District instructional program with an emphasis on developing 21st century skills. The TOSA is responsible for providing an instructional program (including curriculum and assessment design) designed to assist teachers in developing skills in the preparation of effective learning (lesson) plans presentation of content and classroom management. The TOSA will assist in the implementation of best practices in the classroom through demonstrative lessons observation of teachers who are changing instructional practices reflective sessions following observations facilitating PLCs and professional development activities.

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. The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED:

• Valid Colorado Teaching Licenseor eligible for same at time duties are assumed
• Secondary Endorsement or licensed inMathematics
• 3 - 5 years minimum secondary Mathematics teaching experience
• Knowledge of and commitment to effectively support the District Strategic Plan
• Participation in all required professional development training and required school trainings and planning before and after school evening and during summer months as needed
• Strong knowledge of standards for Mathematical practices and Colorado Mathematics Content Standards
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary

PREFERRED:

• Masters Degree in Education or Education related content area
• Experience in coaching teachers and/or facilitating professional development for teachers and leaders
• Experience leading data team meetings and/or professional learning communities (PLCs) and professional development
• Experience with district curriculum and assessment development

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Possess an in-depth understanding of state standards curriculum and assessment programs related to instructional field
• Knowledge and understanding of curriculum and program assessment program development and evaluation child growth and development effective instructional strategies classroom management learning assessment and diagnosis and research related to learning
• Ability to prepare and present high quality research based professional development
• Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long range goals and for coordinating efforts for accomplishment of those goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the respect of peers and ability to build trusting collaborative relationships
• Ability and initiative to work independently and with groups
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues
• Skills to exhibit an approachable and professional manner with parents students school staff and community
• Ability to organize communicate effectively make decisions work independently and as a collaborative team member
• Skilled in the use of technology and instructional media tools
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret test information and data
• Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• Knowledge of proven best practices in education especially in relation to assigned school populations
• Knowledge of national state and District educational trends and goals

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to define primary duties qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Districts/departments goals. Actual duties responsibilities frequency and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Possess an in-depth understanding of state standards curriculum and assessment programs with emphasis in Mathematics
• Ability and willingness to support and implement district initiatives
• Demonstrated success in the use of data to improve instruction
• Experience in planning and facilitating high quality research based professional development
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing both within the local district and externally with the community
• Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long range goals and for coordinating efforts for accomplishment of those goals
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the respect of peers and ability to build trusting collaborative relationships
• Demonstrates initiative working independently and with groups
• Exhibit an approachable professional manner with district colleagues and school staff
• Ability to organize communicate effectively make decisions work independently and as a collaborative team member
• Assist in identifying acquiring and organizing available resources to support teachers and schools
• Provide direct contact toclassroom teachers reviewing data co-planning co-teaching real-time coaching or modeling best practices
• Knowledge of developing scope and sequence and assessment documents
• Ability to Integratetechnology into instructional practices and programs
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies into scopes and sequence documentsaligned with instructional objectives in order to meet the needs of all students
• Performs all of the job-related duties as assigned by the direct Supervisor/or designee

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Learning Services Administration

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

In an 8.5 - hour workday this job requires:
R ï½ Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O ï½ Occasionally (.5 ï½ 2.5 hrs per day)
F ï½ Frequently (2.5 ï½ 5.5 hrs per day) C ï½ Continually (5.5 ï½ 8.5 hrs per day)
NA ï½ Not Applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work; constant interruptions;

Instructions for Applying:
All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of teaching license; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; copy of Place/Praxis test and three current letters of reference (one of which must be from your current supervisor and all within two years). and any other materials requested on the application to verify that individuals are eligible for a Colorado License from the Colorado Department of Education.

Please note: If hireda new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your processing date

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status national origin religion ancestry age disability need for special education services genetic information pregnancy or childbirth status or other status protected by law in admission access to treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services Andrew Burns Title IXCoordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street Pueblo Colorado 81003 . Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officernamed herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at ; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students parents employees and members of the public. (Policy AC AC-R-1AC-R-2 AC-E-1AC-E-2 AC-E-3).

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