Teacher, TOSA Instructional Specialist - Riverbend

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Job Title:

Teacher, TOSA Instructional Specialist - Riverbend ) and

Requisition r:
105090

Close Date:
No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit:
River Bend Education Center )

FTE:.5 FTE - 42 weeks
; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:
Teachers(04)

Functional Area:

Teaching

Salary Range: $55,796 - $116,593

Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

TOSAs are highly qualified professionals who have been identified as having high-level skills that fit the unique needs of a site or district-wide program outside of classroom instruction. TOSA opportunities provide exposure to unique program responsibilities and development that enhance an educator's career and focus on the effective instruction and acceleration of achievement MPS students. The TOSA, Instructional Specialist will work directly with teachers and building administration to provide leadership, support, assistance, and direction within the site or program that leads to accelerated academic achievement for MPS students.

The TOSA will work directly with teachers and building administration to provide leadership, support, assistance, and direction within the site or program that leads to accelerated academic achievement for MPS students.

• Valid Minnesota Teaching License
• A minimum of 5 years of recent successful classroom experience with demonstrable student achievement results.
• Master's Degree Preferred.

• Expertise in designing, implementing, and differentiating standards based instruction to accelerate all students' achievement
• Ability to use a range of quantitative and qualitative data to enhance student learning
• Experience in and knowledge of equity principles and cultural competencies to deepen teachers' application of academic standards
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective, research-based instruction sufficient to analyze, communicate, model, and assess elements of the teaching process
• Knowledge of district mission, goals, programs, and curricular resources of Minneapolis Public Schools sufficient to support teachers and school sites
• Strong interpersonal skills with adults and students
• Ability to establish and maintain trustful, confidential and supportive relationships with teachers to help develop them as professionals
• Ability to foster collegiality and community among teachers through professional development
• Ability to encourage multiple perspectives and resolve conflicts as they occur
• Proficiency with technology and technology systems

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date] | River Bend Education Center ) | Riverbend (0625) | Teaching