Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA)

Nadaburg Unified School District No. 81 - AZ•Wittmann, AZ

42d

About The Position

The rewards of being a Teacher On Special Assignment are immeasurable: This position seeks a person who is passionate about leading teachers and supporting students to be successful in both academics and personal/social areas. You will help to maintain a positive culture of behavior and learning, supporting teachers in behavior management and student discipline. You will work with the principal to establish a professional rapport with students, staff members and families. You will have the opportunity to impact a quality education for every student every day!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Arizona Teaching Certification with approved area/endorsement.
Valid Principal or Supervisor Certification.
Level One IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Five (5) years of teaching experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing and monitoring work.
Principles and practices of program administration and management.
Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus.
SKILLED IN Coordinating deadlines, establishing priorities and monitoring plan progress.
Evaluating and assessing student development needs for academic and personal social/developmental success.
Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
Researching issues and articulating recommendations.
Gathering and analyzing data to monitor program goal achievement.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
Written, verbal and presentative communication.
Results oriented with a demonstrated ability to produce specific and measurable results.
Excellent personal relation skills.
? Compassion ? Initiative ? Leadership ? Accountability

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in related subject content area.
At least three (3) years of school leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and fellow colleagues.
Promote a positive school environment by being highly present and visible during school hours.
Represent the school and district at after school student and family events.
Embrace the mission of NUSD as well as the vision and values of the district, while promoting them to students, staff members, parents, and other community members.
Model and support the NUSD approach to rigorous academic instruction combined with instilling and reinforcing behaviors that lead to academic and life success.
Participate in working groups of staff and teachers to plan, problem solve and provide continuous one-on-one support.
Communicate regularly with families and develop supportive home-school relationships.
Collaborate with other members of the school's leadership team to create and sustain programs for students and families that recognize and celebrate achievement.
Supervise, train and evaluate staff members at school site.
Model and support Professional Learning Communities.
Support teachers and leaders with data analysis and student progress.
Perform other duties as assigned.