TOSA - Instructional Coach; Elementary

Position: TOSA - Instructional Coach (Elementary)
Posting # RR-174322

DATE:
May 21, 2026

POSITION: TOSA - Instructional Coach

LOCATION:

Fritsch Elementary School

LICENSE:
Valid Nevada Teaching Endorsement, TESL preferred

OPEN TO:
Employees of Carson City School District and external licensed applicants.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
Closes May 27, 2026, or until filled.

NOTE:

This position begins the  school year. This position is strictly contingent on sufficient Grant funds.

Per Article 15.9 of the Comprehensive Agreement between the Carson City School District and the Ormsby County Education Association "Teachers seeking appointment to a special assignment position will not be guaranteed return to their former position should their assignment last more than one school year."

APPLICATION:
Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application could include:

* Cover letter

* Resume

* Copy of transcripts (originals required if recommended for hire),

* Current Nevada teaching license,

* Last three (3) evaluations (if no evaluations or incomplete: submit documentation on why no or partial evaluations)

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary placement based on education and verified contracted teaching experience accepted. Salary Range: $53,283.00 to $83,813.00. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave.

Must possess a Nevada license endorsed for the specific subject(s) and to perform other educational functions at the level and in the field for which he/she is to be employed, issued in accordance with law and in full force at the time the services are rendered. (NRS 391.170). All applicants must meet all highly qualified requirements. Bilingual preferred.

Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen test.

This is a replacement position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling .

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Job Title:

TOSA - Instructional Coach (Elementary)

Department:
School Site and Elementary Education Department

Reports To:

Site Principal and Elementary Education Director

FLSA Status:
Exempt (salaried position assigned to the licensed salary schedule)

Prepared By:
Director of Elementary Education

Prepared Date: 03-20-19

General

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the School Site Principal in coordination with the Elementary Education Director, the Instructional Coach is responsible for designing, conducting, promoting, and supporting teacher professional growth initiatives. The Instructional Coach will also serve as an expert in high level instructional practices and as a curricular resource within the school across all content areas. They will support teachers and administrators in designing and delivering instruction that is consistently rigorous and strengthens all students' ability to engage in content as critical thinkers and problem solvers.

In order to be successful in this role, the Instructional Coach will assist classroom teachers in building content and instructional knowledge at the site and district level through continuous professional learning, collaboration, and growth focused on high quality instruction that is aligned with the NVACS (Nevada Academic Content Standards). Finally, the Instructional Coach is expected to coordinate with the ELA Learning Strategist and other site and district level leadership to update and maintain the curriculum, assessment, and mastery data systems, materials adoptions, and other essential district related professional support.

This also includes other duties as assigned.

Experience &/or Training

Required:

* A minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience required.

* District, and campus policies and procedures.

* Training in Cognitive Coaching or other coaching protocol.

* Working knowledge of high quality staff development projects.

* Working knowledge and ability to apply Nevada State Standards for Professional Development.

* Working knowledge of current public education programs and trends.

* Ability to conduct research and gather data about program effectiveness.

* Good reading, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation skills.

* Ability to utilize database management systems and software systems as part of work in completion of assignments (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Mastery Connect, NWEA-MAP, etc).

Ability to:

The Instructional Coach will guide and support teachers in the form of professional development, coaching, collaboration, and consultation. They must be able to effectively communicate with classroom teachers in a positive manner as they engage in academic conversations regarding lessons and academic content. The Instructional Coach will provide modeling and training to support teachers as they practice stepping into…