26 - Secondary Math TOSA – District Instruction

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

About The Position

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. The primary responsibility of the TOSA ï¿½ 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 PLC's, and professional development activities.

Requirements

Valid Colorado Teaching License or eligible for same at time duties are assumed
Secondary Endorsement or licensed in Mathematics
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

Nice To Haves

Master's 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 (PLC's) and professional development
Experience with district curriculum and assessment development

Responsibilities

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 to classroom 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 Integrate technology into instructional practices and programs
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies into scopes and sequence documents aligned 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