SY Teacher; High School TOSA Instructional Coach - Colorado Springs School District

Position: 25/26 SY Teacher (High School) TOSA Instructional Coach - Colorado Springs School District 11
Position Profile

Position: Teacher (High School) TOSA Instructional Coach

Department/School: Mitchell High School

Reports To: Principal

FTE: 1.0

Days/Year: 187

Salary Schedule:  Teacher/SSP Salary Schedule, School Based Positions (Group

A)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Mitchell High School is a state of Colorado School of Innovation Priority Improvement Status. Through the 25/26 school year, additional financial incentives are available to a staff member serving in this position.

Position Summary

Teachers at Colorado Springs School District 11 are professional educators who ensure that every student has access to rigorous, engaging, and equitable learning opportunities. They embody the district's values of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and excellence, and are key contributors to creating a thriving school culture that supports academic and social-emotional success. Core expectations include designing and implementing standards-aligned instruction, maintaining inclusive and supportive learning environments, using data to inform instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging families as partners in education.

Teachers also serve as reflective practitioners who continuously seek to improve through professional learning and feedback.

Essential Job Functions

Provide Instructional Leadership

• Support educators and staff in implementing effective, evidence-based instructional practices.
• Facilitate professional learning communities, coaching sessions, or mentoring programs to build teacher capacity and improve student outcomes.

Coordinate and Support School and District Initiatives

• Assist with the development and implementation of school-wide or district-wide programs focused on instruction, curriculum, technology integration, equity, or student behavior.
• Coordinate intervention systems and restorative or behavioral supports to enhance student engagement and academic achievement.

Use Data to Inform Decision-Making

• Collect, analyze, and interpret student, classroom, and school data to guide instructional strategies, interventions, and program development.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and provide recommendations for improvement.

Model Best Practices

• Demonstrate exemplary instructional and leadership practices for educators, staff, and students.
• Share innovative strategies and resources to promote high-quality teaching and learning.

Foster Collaboration and Communication

• Build strong working relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, and families to support student learning and school improvement.
• Communicate effectively to facilitate understanding, alignment, and engagement across multiple stakeholders.

Support School Culture and Student Engagement

• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and equitable learning environment.
• Assist in implementing programs and practices that promote student well-being, behavior, and engagement.

Engage in Professional Growth and Reflective Practice

• Participate in ongoing professional development and reflective practice to strengthen personal effectiveness and support school and district goals.
• Remain adaptable and responsive to evolving instructional, behavioral, and leadership needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Instructional strategies, curriculum design, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Adult learning theory, coaching, and mentoring techniques to support educator development.
• School and district initiatives related to instruction, equity, student behavior, and technology integration.
• Data collection, analysis, and interpretation to inform instructional decisions and program improvement.
• Positive behavior supports, restorative practices, and strategies to promote student engagement and well-being.
• Collaborative leadership practices and effective communication strategies for working with diverse stakeholders.
• District policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards applicable to education and leadership roles.

Skills in:

• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting teachers to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Facilitating professional learning communities, workshops,…