McMinnville School District 40 is Hiring an EL Staff Development and Program Support TOSA Near McMinnville, OR
Job Title: TOSA, English Learner Staff Development & Program SupportSalary Range: Licensed Salary Schedule Reports to: Director overseeing Title III Please note that this position is 192 days with 5 paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid flexible personal leave (3 days per year). If hired after the start of the school year, days and leave are pro-rated. The McMinnville School District provides generous personal and family benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage.Job SummaryAssists the School Improvement/English Language Learner departments with instruction,assessment, curriculum, and staff development within the district and school community.Essential Job Functions
Works collaboratively with directors, administrators, and other instructional leaders in the ongoing planning, implementation, development, direction, review, and evaluation of the district’s support for English learners, and migrant students
Trained in effective practices to support language learners in language acquisition and content areas to support student growth and achievement
Stays current on pedagogy, research, and technology tools for integration and maintains training/trainer certifications to support this student population
Works with teams to support teachers, administration, and support staff to progress and strengthen instruction for this student population
Assists the directors and/or leads portions of district work to create pacing calendars, align curriculum, design common formative assessments, and provide guidance and support for educator collaboration to support this student population
Works collaboratively with other instructional leaders to design and deliver differentiated professional development for staff as directed by the district (e.g., the use of media and/or equipment, technology integration, teaching techniques, instructional strategies, assessment, and curriculum design).
Models effective instructional strategies incorporating technology integration and/or best practices in teaching and learning to support this student population
Provides teacher feedback and assistance regarding implementing instructional strategies, curriculum design models, lesson planning formats, and technology integration.
Assists in mentoring and coaching EL teachers by providing differentiated professional development, facilitating peer observations, planning lessons, and modeling or co-teaching lessons.
Assists in mentoring and coaching classroom teachers by providing differentiated professional development, facilitating peer observations, planning lessons, and modeling or co-teaching lessons.
Other Job Functions
Serves as a resource to administrators, teachers, support staff, and parents.
Support alignment to the district strategic plan, integrated plan, building plans, district Title III plan, grants, and other state or federal requirements to support this focal population
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Represents the district in meetings and on committees as requested.
Performs other related duties as required
Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications
Valid Oregon Teaching License with ESOL endorsement.
Demonstrated knowledge in ELD curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff.
Strong skills in organization, written and oral communication.
Skills with implementation of instructional technology.
Recognized as an educational leader.
Demonstrated abilities in the identified areas of special assignment.
Demonstrated abilities to plan classroom instruction and assessment around district philosophy, goals, and learner outcomes.
Bi-lingual preferred but not required
Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously as a team member.
Ability to plan, organize, and work without close supervision.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District personnel and the public.
Maintains confidential information and the privacy of District staff, students, and families.
Carries out work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, interruptions, and new or emergency situations.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Ability to respect confidential information.
Computer skills to include use of word processing programs, database programs and the Google Suite of products.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; and use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision. Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment varies but is usually moderate. Terms of Employment: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of licensed staff.Note: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Employees who hold this position may be asked to perform duties of other positions on the same classification level. MSD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of MSD’s goals.McMinnville School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any education programs, activities or employment. McMinnville provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.McMinnville School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability or genetics. For more information see District Policy GBA-Equal Employment Opportunity.Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA). Individuals with disabilities may contact the director of human resources for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.