Teacher on Special Assignment - Mandarin Immersion Program (25-26 School Year)

JOB DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) provides support to instructional staff in dual language program, through professional development, lesson demonstration, and coaching support, for the purpose of improving and enhancing teaching quality and student achievement. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES •Identify, design, organize, and facilitate site-level professional development opportunities to support research-based practices in Dual Language program. •Provide lesson demonstrations and classroom support on the Dual Language Program. •Plan and facilitate professional learning community (PLC) discussion on Dual Language Program practices. •Design and provide coaching support in individual and/or small group settings. •Assist teachers to develop lesson designs. •Assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating the Dual Language program. •Provide training and act as a resource for parents regarding the Dual Language Program. •Flexible hours may include meetings and functions, and parent events. •Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university •Valid teaching credential •English Learner authorization •Five years of previous successful appropriate teaching experience •Expertise and experience in the design and presentation of educator professional development in language instruction DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS •Advanced training or certification in related areas (e.g., National Board Certification, Master’s Degree in curriculum/instruction) •Expertise in the education of specific student groups (e.g., English learners, students with disabilities, socio-economically disadvantaged students, ethnic groups) •Previous site leadership team experience •Bilingual in English and Mandarin. •BCLAD (Bilingual Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development) certification in in one or more of the following languages: Mandarin. •Experience in Dual Language Program •Possess or working towards Administration Credential

Salary : $56,160 - $124,547