PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, or the site principal, the Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) supports teachers and instructional aides through coaching, collaboration, and professional development. The TOSA works with general education teachers, special education teachers, related service providers, and administrators to improve services and supports for special education students.

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coaching, modeling, developing demonstration lessons, and co-teaching of strategies and best practices to support student engagement, making progress on IEP goals, behaviors and other supports for students to be successful in a least restrictive environment.
2. Provide individualized coaching to general education and special education teachers to identify student learning and behavioral needs, develop appropriate interventions, and monitor their effectiveness.
3. Collaborate, as needed, with IEP teams regarding individualized instruction, services, supports, placement, and participation in the least restrictive environment.
4. Develop and provide professional development for general education and special education teachers on instructional strategies, positive behavior supports, and effective classroom practices.
5. Provide initial training after on-boarding as well as ongoing training to special education and general education instructional aides.
6. Collaborates with supervising general education and special education teachers and administrators to identify aide training needs and appropriate follow-up.
7. Assist special education teachers with student assessments, as needed and within the scope of the TOSA's credentials and training.
8. Serve as the IEP case manager for no more than five students, only when district special education programs are at capacity as determined by the Director of Special Education and Student Services. This temporary assignment shall end at the conclusion of the school year or when an additional special education teacher is hired, whichever occurs first. The assignment shall not automatically renew or carry over into the following school year.

WORK YEAR:

1. 184 days per year (186 days per year for unit members new to the district).

LUNCH:

1. The TOSA shall receive a duty-free lunch period and preparation time consistent with the collective bargaining agreement. The lunch period may be scheduled separately from the student lunch period.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS-QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

1. Current curriculum and pedagogical practices to effectively deliver content, specifically related to the Common Core State Standards
2. IEP implementation, progress monitoring, positive behavior supports, assessment, and adult coaching
3. Experience with data collection and analysis
4. Skilled in presentation delivery techniques

Ability to:

1. Analyze problems, identify potential solutions and make appropriate and effective decisions
2. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
3. TOSA may have a flex day which may start late and end late not to exceed current work hours as defined in article 9.5 and 9.6 of the district's CBA. The TOSA's schedule will be determined by administration with input provided by the TOSA.
4. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
5. Operate a computer and job-related equipment
6. Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance
7. Work in a diverse socio-economic and multicultural community
8. Work independently with little direction
9. Meet schedules and time lines
10. Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned performance responsibilities, which are essential functions of this job description, are the following essential physical, mental and environmental requirements (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions):

Physical (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions).

1. Ability to push, pull, and transport instructional and/or presentation materials
2. Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
3. Ability to understand speech at normal levels.
4. Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and reach.
5. Ability to drive a personal vehicle to conduct business. If travel is required between sites, the TOSA will be eligible for mileage reimbursement

Mental

1. Ability to organize and coordinate schedules.
2. Ability to analyze and interpret data.
3. Problem-solving.
4. Ability to communicate with the public.
5. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret printed matter and computer screens.
6. Ability to create written communication so others will be able to clearly understand the written communication.
7. Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation
8. Ability to understand speech at normal levels.

Environment

1. Indoor- frequently
2. Outdoor – occasionally
3. Ability to work at a desk and in meetings of various configurations

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:

Superintendent and/or Designee, School Site Principal. The district shall designate one supervising administrator responsible for coordinating the TOSA's schedule, assignments, and priorities in consultation with the TOSA and affected site administrators.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Valid and appropriate California Teaching Credential
2. Bachelor's Degree or higher
3. Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development certificate
4. Must possess a valid driver's license

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

1. All applicants must provide the following items as soon as possible to be considered:
2. Submit a completed Nuview Union School District application or internal letter of intent
3. Preference may be given to current employees of NUSD
4. Preference may be given to employees with experience teaching SPED
5. Submit a current resume - Only applies to candidates not currently employed with NUSD
6. Submit three current letters of recommendation, if necessary - Only applies to candidates not currently employed with NUSD
7. Submit a copy of your credential(s) - Only applies to candidates not currently employed with NUSD
8. Submit a copy of your transcripts, if necessary - Only applies to candidates not currently employed with NUSD

EXTRA DUTY COMPENSATION:

1. Eligible

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: Nuview District Teachers' Association

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Nuview District Teachers' Association. If this position is filled by a unit member who currently works in the district, the unit member realizes that if this position is not offered in a subsequent school year, the unit member will be assigned to another position in the district for which they are qualified. The district cannot guarantee that the unit member will move back into the same position or be at the same site if they accept the role of TOSA. The TOSA shall not be selected and assigned as administrative designee (if applicable) on a more frequent basis than any other qualified unit member that is on the annual Principal's list of Administrative Designees.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Nuview District Teachers' Association and the Nuview School District and the Board Policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel. The TOSA will not be responsible for evaluating any teacher, unit member, or other staff member. Coaching and instructional support are non-evaluative