TOSA​/Instructional Coach and Reporting Specialist

TOSA / Instructional Coach and Reporting Specialist

Columbia Gorge Education Service District (RG9) ITINERANT - The Dalles, Oregon

Job : 5812257

Final date to receive applications: Jul 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,711 – $94,857 Per Year

Job Categories: Other Professional >
Other Certified Professional;
Other Professional >
Teacher Mentor

The Instructional Coach provides job‑embedded professional learning, mentoring, coaching, and/or technical assistance to educators and instructional teams in support of improved teaching practice and student outcomes. This position works collaboratively with districts, schools, and early learning partners to strengthen instructional systems, align practice to evidence‑based frameworks, and support through data‑informed reflection and goal setting.

The Instructional Coach operates as a capacity‑builder rather than an evaluator, supporting educators through mentoring, modeling, observation, feedback, facilitation, and/or collaborative problem‑solving. Services may focus on curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, formative assessment, culturally responsive practices, early literacy and numeracy, MTSS, inclusionary practices, or other priority initiatives identified by the school, district and/or ESD.

This role functions within a regional service delivery model, requiring flexibility, strong relationship‑building skills, and the ability to adapt coaching supports across diverse educational contexts while honoring district priorities, educator voice, and varying levels of instructional readiness.

• Provide job‑embedded instructional coaching to teachers, instructional staff, and leadership teams using research‑based coaching models.
• Collaborate with educators to analyze instructional practice, student data, and classroom outcomes to inform instructional decision‑making.
• Model effective instructional strategies, facilitate co‑planning, and support implementation of curriculum and instructional frameworks.
• Design and deliver professional learning sessions, workshops, and learning communities aligned to building, district, regional and ESD priorities.
• Support implementation of evidence‑based instructional initiatives, including alignment to standards, instructional coherence, and fidelity of implementation.
• Provide induction and support for novice and early‑career educators.
• Facilitate collaborative inquiry processes, including lesson study, instructional rounds, or data‑informed cycles of improvement.
• Work in partnership with district and school leadership to support systemic instructional improvement rather than individual remediation.
• Provide differentiated coaching support across early learning, elementary, secondary, and adult learning contexts, as assigned.
• Maintain accurate documentation of coaching activities, professional learning services, and deliverables in accordance with ESD expectations.
• Participate in regional planning, cross‑district collaboration, and networked improvement efforts.
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing learning aligned to adult learning theory, instructional coaching, and content expertise.
• Demonstrate strong professional conduct and confidentiality.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to the supervisor.
• Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, administrators, and parents and resolve conflict in a professional manner.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and other staff.
• Dress appropriately for the position. Refer to Staff Dress Code in the Employee Handbook.
• Provide professional and responsive support to students, staff and families.
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries.
• Represent the ESD and school positively and professionally in all interactions.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Attend work daily as assigned and be punctual.
• Adhere to the daily schedule as assigned by the supervisor.

• Provide informal mentoring or peer support to…