Categorically Funded TOSA, Instructional Support - Student Learning: Resource & Measurement, Continuing

Categorically Funded Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA), Instructional Support

This position involves highly collaborative approaches across all schools, PK-12 with an emphasis on student learning resources and measurement. TOSAs work alongside teachers and leaders for specific projects and points of support, as well as lead district wide projects and support. Their duties include analyzing student learning data, coordinating professional development and learning resource support in alignment with school improvement goals, and working in collaboration across various work teams.

TOSA's work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Teaching and Learning.

An employee hired for this assignment may perform all or some of the responsibilities defined below:

• Facilitate professional learning to support the vision and create clarity for effective use of student learning resources in PK-12 classrooms.
• Develop systems of support in partnership with the district assessment lead to schedule, analyze and respond to student learning outcomes.
• Analyze and share the story of student learning in Cheney from multiple points of evidence.
• Triangulate student learning evidence at the district level and lead professional development of principals and district leadership to support their next steps based on evidence.
• Develop a system to support learning measurement analysis in alignment with MTSS progress monitoring and student growth goals. This includes supporting teacher collaboration and sharing data.
• Facilitate a community of learning in alignment with district improvement priorities.
• Provide instructional support, including consultation, modeling teaching strategies, and assisting in resource development for both regular and special education staff.
• Lead reviews and updates of state standards, course scope & sequence, and assessment schedules grounded in student learning evidence, state and federal regulations, and the district strategic plan.
• Actively engage in district and building Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in support of resource efficacy and student learning measurement analysis.
• Collaborate with principals to select and use evidence based learning resources, materials, and equipment.
• Provide professional development to leaders, teachers and staff in both formal and informal assessment techniques.
• Monitor resource and measurement effectiveness and make necessary instructional recommendations at a school and district level.
• Conduct needs assessments, develop professional development, and evaluate its impact on instructional practice and student learning PK-12.
• Deepen expertise in multi-tiered instruction and intervention and impact of resources to measurement response.
• Support Title I and LAP programs in resource and measurement practices, assist with data analysis, and monitor progress toward achievement goals.
• Lead district and school teams through review and selection of instructional materials to meet student needs.
• Serve as a consultant by modeling effective practices, providing feedback, and facilitating reflective conversations.
• Apply knowledge of instructional coaching and mentoring in small groups.
• Stay current with best practices in student learning resources, instructional methods and assessment across all content areas, PK-12.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Provide leadership, build capacity in others, and facilitate instructional change.
• Support parental involvement by providing resources and strategies for staff to engage families.
• Foster a passion for teaching and learning, demonstrating creativity and adaptability.
• Relate positively to students and staff from diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technology for data analysis, administrative tasks and student learning experiences.
• Leverage educational technology and AI to enhance lesson planning, instruction, and reflection.
• Exhibit strong time management and organizational skills.
• Maintain required student and program documentation.
• Support capacity building PK-12 in data analysis systems to improve student learning outcomes.
• Regularly review PK-12 assessments and resources to ensure effective use.
• Collaborate with the T&L team to design and facilitate professional development aligned with district and school improvement goals.
• Design learning experiences based on adult learning competencies.
• Use improvement science methods to support school improvement initiatives.
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to district policies and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Each position in a building and within the district-wide teaching & learning team serves as one unit of the whole team.

Knowledge of current trends in education, current general education and instructional support curriculum and activities for elementary and/or secondary students, depending on assignment; OSPI rules and regulations regarding teacher certification, along with the OSPI Code of Professional Conduct and generally…