DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Licensed Opening for 2025-2026 School Year

 

Licensed – Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

 

JOB TITLE:  TOSA – Student Achievement Specialist - Elementary

 

Job closes to:

Internal Applicants: June 27, 2025, 4:00pm

External Applicants: July 9, 2025, 4:00pm

 

Apply at:  https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com//hire/index.aspx

 

 

Reports To: Elementary Principal

 

Job Purpose Statement/s:  The Student Achievement Specialist will work closely with the building principal to effectively augment and support student achievement and with the district to support the implementation of district initiatives.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

• Instructional Coaching
  • Attend PLT and grade level collaboration meetings; provide support to these teams
  • Coach new teachers and staff; implement new trainings for classified staff
  • Access and disaggregate multiple sources of data to evaluate effectiveness of instruction and interventions; provide data driven coaching to staff
  • Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement
  • Support teachers in implementation of common core state standards and use of district adopted curriculum
  • Support teachers in the achievement of their professional goals by using coaching strategies that enhance teacher effectiveness
    • Co-planning with teachers
    • Modeling instructional strategies
    • Modeling student engagement strategies
    • Co-teaching and side-by-side coaching
  • Network with other instructional coaches and participate in ongoing professional development 

• School and District Improvement
  • Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the school improvement plan
  • Facilitate leadership meetings as needed or assigned. (i.e. Site Council, 100% meetings)
  • Assist in improving and promoting family engagement
  • Communicate and support implementation of district initiatives 

• Building and District Assessment Plan
• Create assessment schedule in collaboration with principal
• Communicate assessment protocols and testing security training to staff to ensure successful administration of common assessments
• Ensure all students participate in appropriate assessments for which they are eligible; ensure equal opportunity for all students
• Assist with proctoring of assessments when assigned
• Other

• Advocate, model and implement David Douglas School District Educational Racial Equity policy.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students, staff and families/caregivers from diverse background.

• Maintain schedule flexibility for the needs of the position
• Assist with behavior if needed when principal and Student Behavior Specialist are out of the building.
• Meet the state standards for competent and ethical performance
• Respond to change productively and with a positive attitude
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

 

• Skills to successfully lead in-service activities and trainings for staff; communicate effectively with students, families, and staff
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and able to create positive relationships with teachers and administrators
• Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team
• Skill in technology and use of multiple data sources
• Knowledge of RTI, CCSS, student discipline and classroom management
• Deep knowledge of and experience in: student engagement, research based instructional practices, differentiated instruction, and assessment driven instruction that result in student achievement
• Demonstrate ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection

 

Job Requirements – Qualifications:

 

• 5 years of teaching experience at the elementary level (minimum)
• Complete and uphold CPI Certification

 

Essential Physical Requirements:

 

Moderate degree of physical stamina, with frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds required in the physical assistance of students with special needs.  Ability to move freely to various locations within the classroom and other supervisory settings (cafeteria/playground).  Frequent standing, walking, sitting and bending.  Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.  Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

 

Education Required:  Bachelor’s Degree.  Master’s Degree preferred.

 

Licenses and or Testing Required:  Appropriate Teacher Standards and Practices Commission license, Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance, and valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.

 

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

 

Multi-Cultural candidate preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred. ESOL and/or Reading endorsements preferred.

 

Terms of Employment:  Salary and work year according to the current contract and school calendar.

 

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.

 

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check.  David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted.  The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.

 

David Douglas School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer