TOSA – School Leadership

Lawrence Unified School District (KS), Woodlawn Elementary, Lawrence, Kansas

Job : 5676459

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,000 to $82,942 Per Year

Title: TOSA – School Leadership

Reports to: Building Principal, with support from District Leadership and HR as applicable

Position

Purpose:

The TOSA – School Leadership is a leadership development role designed to strengthen the district’s internal pipeline of future school leaders. In this role, the TOSA develops and demonstrates capacity as an instructional leader while gaining hands‑on, mentored experience in instructional coaching, building operations, school culture and climate, and family engagement. The position includes a structured program of study, coaching cycles, and performance‑based leadership experiences aligned with district priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds a current Kansas teaching license, or other appropriate state license, and is eligible for employment in the district
• Is either:
  • Enrolled in an approved building leadership program of study, such as a principal preparation program, or
  • Holds a Kansas Initial Building Leadership License, or equivalent initial administrative license
• Demonstrates success as an educator and evidence of leadership potential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with instructional coaching, mentoring, PLC facilitation, or other teacher leadership roles
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and use data to improve instruction
• Experience supporting culture and climate initiatives, Multi‑Tiered System of Supports, restorative practices, or family engagement efforts

This position provides a structured leadership experience that includes:

• Ongoing mentorship from the building principal and, when applicable, district leaders
• Planned leadership experiences across key areas, including instruction, operations, culture and climate, and family engagement
• Mandatory attendance and active participation in the District Leadership Academy, which meets monthly and may include required sessions, assignments, and coaching components
• An expectation that monthly Leadership Academy sessions are prioritized; absences must be communicated in advance and any make‑up requirements must be completed

The TOSA will engage in leadership development across four primary strands:

Instructional Leadership and Coaching

• Partner with the principal to advance the school’s instructional vision and continuous improvement goals
• Support high‑quality instruction through coaching cycles, including planning, modeling lessons, co‑teaching, observing, and providing feedback
• Use student learning data, walkthrough trends, and other evidence to identify instructional priorities and professional learning needs
• Support PLC structures and content or grade‑level teams through agenda planning, facilitation support, and follow‑through
• Contribute to professional learning efforts aligned with district curriculum, assessment, and instructional expectations

Building Operations and Systems Leadership

• Learn and support core building systems, including daily operations, schedules, supervision plans, routines, and procedures
• Assist with operational coordination as assigned, such as coverage plans, duty schedules, transitions, arrival and dismissal routines, and event support
• Collaborate with office staff and building teams to ensure systems are efficient, student‑centered, and aligned with district expectations
• Support safe and orderly learning environments through proactive systems and clear communication

Culture, Climate, and Student Supports

• Strengthen school culture through visibility, relationship‑building, and consistent implementation of building expectations
• Collaborate with counselors, social workers, and other support staff to implement student support systems
• Assist with restorative practices, behavior supports, attendance strategies, and positive climate initiatives
• Support student voice and belonging efforts that help create a safe, inclusive environment…