2024-2025 TOSA (HS Admin Support)

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Teacher on Special Assignment (HS Admin Support)

Description:

The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) supports with student discipline and safety needs; helps with day to day administration tasks; communicates with families; and supports staff.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: High School Principal

Direct Reports: This is a non-supervisory position.

Application Deadline: 

The application deadline for this position has been extended to 2/11/2025. 

Compensation:

A stipend is paid for the duration of the completion of these duties.  The anticipated timeline of work is currently February 2025 - May 2025 and is subject to change based on the hiring date of the Assistant Principal.  The stipend amount is $100 per employee contact day (in addition to the employee’s base hourly or salary pay).  The stipend is anticipated to be approximately $6,000-$7,500; however the calculation of the stipend will be based on the actual number of contact days worked in the TOSA role.

Essential Functions:

Discipline Support:

•       Address disciplinary issues with high school students in accordance with school discipline policies and procedures with the goal of correcting the behavior and returning the student to learning.
•       Manage behavior referrals as assigned; provide discipline support to teachers and other staff members.
•       Communicate discipline issues with parents, staff, and administration.
•       Document all disciplinary notes and actions in Infinite Campus; maintain disciplinary files and databases.
•       Schedule and support re-entry meetings.
•       Supervises the in-school suspension and restorative justice program. Assigns students to restorative practices, In School Suspension and provides direction and guidance.

Safety Support:

•       Monitor, maintain, create and consistently review all safety plans, threat assessments and suicide risk assessments.
•       Monitor Safe2Tell reports
•       Attend meetings with administrators, department leads, counselors and directors as assigned.
•       Assists administrative team and safety team in conducting drills and safety reunifications and supports
•       Routinely inspects school facilities, including hallways, restrooms, classrooms and special areas. Monitors hallways during every passing period.
•       Assists administrative team, Safety Team and/or School Resource Officer with overall supervision and safety of students in the buildings and on the grounds before and after school and during lunch. 
•       Assists teachers and staff in maintaining a safe classroom learning environment by providing intervention tactics and supportive tools to classroom teachers and utilizing counseling, restorative relationship repair strategies and monitoring of student needed tools to maintain a productive respectful student in the classroom in the future.
•       Coordinates and assists the High School Administrative team with security and supervision needs for Pinnacle sponsored events such as dances, rallies, award ceremonies, continuation ceremony, celebrations, etc.

Administrator Support:

•       Assist with substitute classroom management and coverage as needed.
•       Monitor and assess attendance records and maintain accuracy for testing, field trips, excused absences and suspensions.
•       Monitor student progress, MTSS student tracking, IEP and 504 plans alongside the administrative team.
•       Organizes and coordinates supervision of game administrative duties as needed.

Additionally:

•       Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and the community.
•       Maintain and deepen current educational learning on an ongoing basis.
•       Regular and timely attendance.
•       Perform other duties as assigned.

 General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills:

•       Must possess a valid Colorado Teacher License coupled with a passion to engage and motivate students.
•       Comfortable embracing and using education-related technology.
•       Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community.
•       Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
•       Demonstrated commitment to mission and vision of the school.
•       Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work.
•       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including restorative justice practices.
•       Excellent organization skills.
•       Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to grow professionally.
•       Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

Working Conditions:

Exposure/Noise Level: Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.

Mental Functions: Analyze, collaboration, communicate, compare, compilation of data, compute, coordinate, copy, direct, evaluate, instruct, interpersonal skills, present, report, synthesize.

Physical Activities: Bend, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, walk, and heavy person-to-person interaction with students, parents, peers, and community members.

Weight and Force Demands: Moderate physical activity (lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 25 pounds).

Other: May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.

Why work for Pinnacle?

As a member of the Pinnacle PACK, you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth-oriented, and supportive work environment, while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally, we offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid for the employee)!
• Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click HERE to learn more)!
• PERA 401K, 403B, and Roth IRA retirement options!
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care!
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents!
• Short and Long Term Disability!
• Colonial add-ons to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans!
• Employee Assistance Program with up to four free counseling sessions!

If you want to be part of a caring, supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK, apply now!

About Pinnacle:

Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute, the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2,000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street, Thornton, CO.  For more information visit https://www.pinnaclecharterschool.org/.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Pinnacle Charter School is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process.

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