TOSA – School Leadership

Title:

T OSA – 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.

Qualifications:

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

Program Overview:

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

Essential Functions and

Key Responsibilities:

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

• 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

• 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

• 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 for all learners

• Build relationships with families and community partners to strengthen trust, communication, and engagement
• Support family outreach efforts, including events, communication strategies, meetings, and feedback opportunities
• Partner with families to identify and…