Special Education Reading Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - INR

Academy School District 20 • Colorado Springs, CO

11d • $52,020 - $83,163

About The Position

A licensed professional who organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students; consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress; regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students. Subject to annual budgetary considerations, the typical stipend offered annually is 20% of the teacher base pay for additional work beyond the scheduled work day and/or work calendar as determined by the supervising administrator. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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

Benefits

• For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level