TOSA Teacher Resource School Based Elementary K - 5 TOSA School Based Literacy Specialist

Lawrence Elementary is a neighborhood school with a focus on supporting the whole child by providing a nurturing learning environment, rich with rigorous academic expectations.

We serve students from Kindergarten through 5th grade and receive Title I dollars due to having a large percentage of our students qualifying for Free and Reduced lunch. We use these funds to provide students and families with three full-time mental health personnel, a full-time Digital Teacher Librarian and abundant classroom technology.

Our Shared Vision is: Together We Can, Together We Will! We are a Professional Learning Community and have created structures to maximize time for collaboration. Once a week, grade level teams work together for 95 minutes to plan and reflect in order to best meet the needs of their students. Additionally, teachers are expected to collaborate with all interventionists, mental health staff, the DTL, literacy specialist, coach and administration.

We have systemically implemented HMH Into Reading and Illustrative Math as our primary curricular resources. We utilized Orton-Gillingham, Voyager Passport, Lexia, Zearn and Really Great Reading as supplemental resources. We anchor to the Colorado Academic Standards and work to ensure that students are motivated to collaborate and learn in creative ways. We are very proud of our school and the work that we do!

ABOUT THE JOB

Support the District and Lawrence Elementary in advancing literacy initiatives by collaborating with school staff, school leadership, and district partners to improve instruction, build capacity, and meet district goals. A strong understanding of K-5 English Language Arts, Colorado Academic Standards, the READ Act, science of reading, MTSS, and current literacy research is required, with training in OG, Lexia and HMH preferred.

SUMMARY: Support the District in a special assignment related to various District initiatives or projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as directed in a special assignment.

• Partner with principals, individual teachers, school sites, and articulation areas to implement District initiatives.

• Utilize content expertise to effectively develop curriculum, trainings or materials and facilitate this information to teachers and principals.

• Communicate and work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in specific content area as indicated. Masters degree preferred. Most recent Performance Evaluation with a "meeting or exceeding standards" in all performance areas and overall performance. Understanding of the Colorado State Standards for specific content area. Knowledge of other applicable State or Federal laws may apply.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years successful classroom teaching experience in the content area. Previous successful experience working with adult learners. Experience using a variety of assessment tools including best practices in the areas of classroom instruction, differentiation, assessments, and interventions. Demonstrated understanding of a K-12 perspective for designated subject area. Experience effectively facilitating teacher professional development.

CERTIFICATION: Valid Colorado teaching license, preferably in specific TOSA related content area.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Excellent communication skills and positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated expertise in specific content area and best practices for all students ranging in abilities from special needs to accelerated learners. Demonstrated understanding of a response to intervention process including the use of a variety of assessments and core, strategic and intensive strategies. Demonstrated leadership skills in the area of professional development including organizing and facilitating sessions. Knowledge and comfort with technology applications that support District curriculum. Knowledge of and experience with District's commitment to a guaranteed and viable curriculum including current work of the content team. Knowledge and ability to think flexibly and to adapt work to the needs the specific department. Willingness to implement national, state, and District initiatives. Knowledge of current research and issues in the area of subject area. Demonstrated ability to consult with a variety of groups and individuals. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and to meet deadlines.

SPAN OF CONTROL: This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require knowledge of District and school policies/procedures and applicable state/local/federal laws, facility security, child/adolescent behavior, intervention and mediation skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.