2026-2027 Response to Intervention and Instruction TOSA - Open & Promotional at Torrance Unified School District
About the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
Job Summary
Job Summary
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Possession of a Master's Degree in Education. 2. Experience as a mentor or master teacher. 3. Successful experience in working in a variety of program and instructional settings. 4. Recent successful educational or academic experience in learning theory and instructional strategies. 5. Expertise in creating and supporting the use of various assessments utilizing technology that results in improved learning for all students. 6. Bilingual/Biliteracy.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Must have a clear California Multiple Subject or Single Subject teaching credential. In addition, must have CLAD/BCLAD. - Minimum three (3) years of successful teaching experience with positive evaluations. - Knowledge of and success in promoting instructional techniques and creative approaches that result in improved learning for all students. - Commitment to and support of the District's curricular, instructional and assessment system. - Ability to effectively coach staff members in a professional development setting. - Experience in the planning and delivery of professional development based on student achievement data and adult learning needs. - Broad knowledge of current intervention and educational practices. - Experience working with students with learning difficulties. - Knowledge of effective PLC and RTI processes and strategies.
- Copy of Transcript (official or unofficial)
- Credential Copy (Detailed copy from CTC website listing document number and authorizations)
- English Learner Authorization (or CLAD/BCLAD)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year. One should be from most current employer if possible)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable))
Requirements / Qualifications
- Must have a clear California Multiple Subject or Single Subject teaching credential. In addition, must have CLAD/BCLAD. - Minimum three (3) years of successful teaching experience with positive evaluations. - Knowledge of and success in promoting instructional techniques and creative approaches that result in improved learning for all students. - Commitment to and support of the District's curricular, instructional and assessment system. - Ability to effectively coach staff members in a professional development setting. - Experience in the planning and delivery of professional development based on student achievement data and adult learning needs. - Broad knowledge of current intervention and educational practices. - Experience working with students with learning difficulties. - Knowledge of effective PLC and RTI processes and strategies.
- Copy of Transcript (official or unofficial)
- Credential Copy (Detailed copy from CTC website listing document number and authorizations)
- English Learner Authorization (or CLAD/BCLAD)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year. One should be from most current employer if possible)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable))
Comments and Other Information
**This position will be in support of Elementary School Programs, general education in elementary classroom experience desired**
Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents or submit documents that don't meet posted requirements will not be contacted. Applications must be correct and complete at time of submission to be considered.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring administrators with details regarding interviews.
Salary placement allows for up to fifteen (15) years of prior experience, provided the following conditions are met:
- The prior position was for at least 75% of the school year
- You were under contract during that time
- The school was WASC-accredited (or similarly accredited)
- You held a valid credential while employed at that institution
Please note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice.
Comments and Other Information
**This position will be in support of Elementary School Programs, general education in elementary classroom experience desired**
Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents or submit documents that don't meet posted requirements will not be contacted. Applications must be correct and complete at time of submission to be considered.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring administrators with details regarding interviews.
Salary placement allows for up to fifteen (15) years of prior experience, provided the following conditions are met:
- The prior position was for at least 75% of the school year
- You were under contract during that time
- The school was WASC-accredited (or similarly accredited)
- You held a valid credential while employed at that institution
Please note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice.