Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) – New Teacher Instructional Coach - (January 19, 2027 - June 10, 2027) at Burlingame School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
About Burlingame School District Burlingame School District’s mission is to engage each and every student, as well as our community, to build resilient, curious, compassionate problem-solvers who are prepared for their future. Serving students across preschool through eighth grade, BSD is committed to high-quality instruction, professional collaboration, and continuous reflection to support educator growth and student success. Position Summary Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services (or designee), the New Teacher Instructional Coach (Teacher on Special Assignment) will serve as an instructional leader across school sites, supporting early-career educators and building teacher capacity districtwide. The New Teacher Coach will advance the district vision for high-quality, student-centered, and inclusive instructional practices while working collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, staff, and leadership across TK through eighth grade. The Teacher on Special Assignment will be a lead member of the district’s instructional leadership team and will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of site and district goals related to new teacher retention, induction, and instructional excellence. The New Teacher Coach will work closely with site administrators and district leadership to strengthen instructional practices, support teachers through non-evaluative coaching and targeted professional learning, and promote equitable, engaging learning environments for all students. The New Teacher Coach will collaborate with general education teachers, specialist staff, and district mentors to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices that support educator growth, mastery of grade-level standards, and effective classroom management strategies. Through individual coaching cycles, modeling, co-planning, and facilitating professional development, the New Teacher Coach will help build staff capacity in are
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements Education and Credential: Valid California Single Subject or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Required). CLAD / BCLAD / EL Authorization (Required). Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field (Preferred). Experience: Minimum of 5 years of successful K–8 classroom teaching experience. Demonstrated experience in adult learning, peer mentoring, induction support, or instructional coaching. Proven history of implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, and effective classroom management. Application Requirements (EDJOIN) To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a complete application packet via EDJOIN including: Letter of Introduction / Cover Letter outlining your philosophy on teacher support and coaching. Current Resume. Three (3) Recent Letters of Recommendation (signed and dated within the last 2 years). Copy of Valid California Certificated Teaching Credential(s). Copies of Transcripts (Unofficial accepted for application; official required upon hire). Pass BSD pre-employment DOJ/FBI Live Scan Fingerprinting and TB testing, including NASDTEC search
Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Signed Letters of Reference within 2 years Copy of Credential(s)
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements Education and Credential: Valid California Single Subject or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Required). CLAD / BCLAD / EL Authorization (Required). Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field (Preferred). Experience: Minimum of 5 years of successful K–8 classroom teaching experience. Demonstrated experience in adult learning, peer mentoring, induction support, or instructional coaching. Proven history of implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, and effective classroom management. Application Requirements (EDJOIN) To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a complete application packet via EDJOIN including: Letter of Introduction / Cover Letter outlining your philosophy on teacher support and coaching. Current Resume. Three (3) Recent Letters of Recommendation (signed and dated within the last 2 years). Copy of Valid California Certificated Teaching Credential(s). Copies of Transcripts (Unofficial accepted for application; official required upon hire). Pass BSD pre-employment DOJ/FBI Live Scan Fingerprinting and TB testing, including NASDTEC search
Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Signed Letters of Reference within 2 years Copy of Credential(s)
Comments and Other Information
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The State of California Department of Education (CDE) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CDE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, material status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CDE’s efforts to meet the legal obligations outlined in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in CDE employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
TITLE IX COMPLIANCE
Related Board Policies regarding nondiscrimination in the Burlingame School District’s programs (BP 0410), employment (BP 4030), and anti-harassment /anti-bullying (BP 0411), sexual harassment of student or staff (BP 4119.11) are outlined in the referenced Board Policies which can be found on the district website: http:/www.burlingameschools.org
The Burlingame School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and explicitly prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Complaints regarding discrimination as outlined in the above statement and related board policies should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator for the Burlingame School District:
(650) 259 - 3800
Comments and Other Information
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The State of California Department of Education (CDE) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CDE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, material status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CDE’s efforts to meet the legal obligations outlined in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in CDE employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
TITLE IX COMPLIANCE
Related Board Policies regarding nondiscrimination in the Burlingame School District’s programs (BP 0410), employment (BP 4030), and anti-harassment /anti-bullying (BP 0411), sexual harassment of student or staff (BP 4119.11) are outlined in the referenced Board Policies which can be found on the district website: http:/www.burlingameschools.org
The Burlingame School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and explicitly prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Complaints regarding discrimination as outlined in the above statement and related board policies should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator for the Burlingame School District:
(650) 259 - 3800