LS TOSA: Professional Learning (Full Time)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a licensed professional who organizes and facilitates the learning process using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology. The role involves participating in a learning community to develop and refine knowledge and skills for student success across academic, civic, social, and emotional domains. The professional will consistently evaluate student progress, make adjustments, and communicate progress, while regularly collaborating, reflecting, and growing to improve learning opportunities. Specifically, for the Professional Learning Team, the TOSA will coach and support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) across the district, coordinate new teacher induction, and lead various trainings as part of the Learning Services team.

Requirements

Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements - Academy District 20
Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the secondary level

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Advocates for schools/departments and students by partnering with students, families, and communities as appropriate
Analyzes student learning, development, and growth; applies what they learn to improve their practice
Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
Contributes knowledge and skills to educational practices and the teaching profession
Creates processes which maximize instructional, collaborative, and preparation time
Demonstrates a commitment to a diverse population of students and/or appropriate staff by creating an inclusive and positive school culture and provides instruction in meeting the needs of diverse students and/or appropriate staff, talents, experiences, and challenges in support of student achievement
Demonstrates a rich knowledge of effective instructional practices, as identified by research on best practices, in order to support and guide students and/or appropriate staff in data-based decision making regarding effective practices to maximize student success
Demonstrates high ethical standards
Demonstrates leadership in schools and the district
Ensures that a plan is in place that supports improved academic achievement and developmental/ behavioral outcomes for all students and/or appropriate staff, and provides data-based progress monitoring
Ensures that students are supervised at all times
Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
Fosters a school culture that encourages continual improvement through reliance on research, innovation, risk-taking, high expectations for all students and/or appropriate staff, and a valid assessment of outcomes
Holds all staff accountable for setting and achieving rigorous performance goals for all students and/or appropriate staff and empowers staff to achieve these goals across content areas
Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
Links professional growth to their professional goals
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested
Manages materials and supplies
Models appropriate conduct at all times
Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
Performs non-instructional duties as directed
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance
Proactively and efficiently manages the complexity of human interactions and relationships, including those among and between students and/or appropriate staff
Promotes district-wide efforts to establish, implement, and refine appropriate expectations for processes, practices, and assessments; uses data-based research and evidence-based practices that result in student achievement
Promotes the growth and skill development of every district and building staff member
Regularly updates their knowledge of federal and state laws, and school district and board policies, including negotiated agreements, if applicable, and establishes processes to ensure that these policies, laws, and agreements are consistently met and implemented
Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
Solicits input and collaborates with staff and their district community to implement strategies for change and improvements that result in improved achievement and developmental outcomes
Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
Uses effective conflict resolution
Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning
Works collaboratively to develop the vision, mission, values, expectations and goals of the district, collaboratively determines the processes used to establish these foundations, and facilitates their integration into the district community