(26-27 SY) Teacher TOSA: Outdoor Learning Coordinator (Elementary) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Teachers at Colorado Springs School District 11 are professional educators who ensure that every student has access to rigorous, engaging, and equitable learning opportunities. They embody the district’s values of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and excellence, and are key contributors to creating a thriving school culture that supports academic and social-emotional success. Core expectations include designing and implementing standards-aligned instruction, maintaining inclusive and supportive learning environments, using data to inform instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging families as partners in education. Teachers also serve as reflective practitioners who continuously seek to improve through professional learning and feedback

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License appropriate to assignment.
• Endorsement in content are of assignment (if required)
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom or equivalent instructional experience.
• Knowledge of: Instructional strategies, curriculum design, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Adult learning theory, coaching, and mentoring techniques to support educator development.
• School and district initiatives related to instruction, equity, student behavior, and technology integration.
• Data collection, analysis, and interpretation to inform instructional decisions and program improvement.
• Positive behavior supports restorative practices, and strategies to promote student engagement and well-being.
• Collaborative leadership practices and effective communication strategies for working with diverse stakeholders.
• District policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards applicable to education and leadership roles.
• Skills in: Coaching, mentoring, and supporting teachers to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Facilitating professional learning communities, workshops, and collaborative meetings.
• Analyzing data to evaluate student performance, program effectiveness, and instructional impact.
• Communicating clearly, professionally, and persuasively with administrators, educators, staff, students, and families.
• Leading and coordinating school or district programs, interventions, and initiatives.
• Implementing strategies that foster positive school culture, inclusion, and equity.
• Adapting instructional and leadership practices to meet evolving school and district needs.
• Ability to: Build strong, collaborative relationships with educators, staff, administrators, and families.
• Model effective teaching and leadership practices that inspire and guide others.
• Support teachers and staff in applying data-driven instructional strategies and interventions.
• Promote equitable, inclusive, and innovative learning environments across classrooms and schools.
• Reflect on professional practice and continuously seek opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects while maintaining a focus on student success and district goals.
• Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism in all aspects of work.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Experience as an instructional coach, interventionist, or program coordinator
• Administrative or specialist endorsement
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or other district-identified languages).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outdoor learning lesson/unit design team.
• Review and provide feedback to improve outdoor learning lessons and units.
• Support planning and implementation of school-wide actions.
• Support planning and implementation of outdoor learning field experiences (field trips).
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan, implement, and teach outdoor learning lessons/units based on state standards and curricular programs.
• Provide professional development and co-teaching to support outdoor teaching and learning.
• Observe outdoor learning lessons and provide feedback to teachers (coaching).
• Seek and share resources for teachers to integrate outdoor learning.
• Support teachers in using outdoor learning to increase engagement/agency, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Maintain and build partnerships with local environmental organizations, parks, and nature centers.
• Help support family engagement outdoor learning opportunities.
• Collect and analyze data on action steps and outcomes to measure program impact.
• Support educators and staff in implementing effective, evidence-based instructional practices.
• Facilitate professional learning communities, coaching sessions, or mentoring programs to build teacher capacity and improve student outcomes.
• Assist with the development and implementation of school-wide or district-wide programs focused on instruction, curriculum, technology integration, equity, or student behavior.
• Coordinate intervention systems and restorative or behavioral supports to enhance student engagement and academic achievement.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret student, classroom, and school data to guide instructional strategies, interventions, and program development.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Demonstrate exemplary instructional and leadership practices for educators, staff, and students.
• Share innovative strategies and resources to promote high-quality teaching and learning.
• Build strong working relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, and families to support student learning and school improvement.
• Communicate effectively to facilitate understanding, alignment, and engagement across multiple stakeholders.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and equitable learning environment.
• Assist in implementing programs and practices that promote student well-being, behavior, and engagement.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and reflective practice to strengthen personal effectiveness and support school and district goals.
• Remain adaptable and responsive to evolving instructional, behavioral, and leadership needs.

Benefits

• Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year: Non-Recurring Pay: 6% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3% on November paycheck and 3% on May paycheck).
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): All Teachers/SSPs (regardless of FTE) will receive an additional $5,000 split over two payments ($2,500 in November and $2,500 in May).
• NOTE: This is prorated based off of FTE. Teaching and SSP Staff qualify to receive an additional 10 extra days (beyond the District Calendar), paid at the per diem rate. Five (5) days for USIP design and five (5) days as “collaborative flex” days.
• Mitchell High School Only: Teachers/SSPs also receive a one-step increase (paid monthly).
• Pay for Performance (Mitchell High School): All Teachers/SSPs receive a Pay for Performance Bonus that is paid out in the fall (utilizing performance measures criteria from the previous year).
• Additional 10% to Base Pay for the following Hard to Fill positions: OT, PT, School Nurses, Audiologists, & School Psychologists
• Additional 15% to Base Pay for the following Hard to Fill position(s): SLP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time