TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA)– Student Management

Purpose:

The TOSA – Student Management supports the Principal in achieving and sustaining high levels of student achievement at the school. The TOSA – Student Management leverages the necessary organizational and pedagogical skills to promote the educational development of each student to his/her fullest potential. Supporting a culture of excellence in teaching and learning, focusing on the achievement of all children, and supporting a vision that attends to the needs of historically underrepresented groups, the TOSA – Student Management assists with many elements of the academic and co-curricular program in order for all students to meet the District’s highest aspirations.

Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal

Nature & Scope:

The TOSA – Student Management works under general supervision. The nature of the work requires strict adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. The incumbent interfaces daily with students, parents, school administrative staff, and school employees. Because this job involves frequent interaction with students, the position requires a high level of professional decorum, excellent judgment, a calm demeanor, and the capacity to serve as a role model to young people.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
2. Abides by the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators as articulated by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission under OAR 584 Division 20.
3. Fosters a culture of learning, cultural responsiveness, and high expectations for every student and every adult.
4. Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear routines, and effective management techniques. Applies discipline to students in a fair and consistent manner, using school approved procedures. Seeks assistance from parents and Principal when needed.
5. Engages stakeholders in developing, implementing, communicating, monitoring, and evaluating the school/District mission and vision.
6. Establishes a professional rapport with students that earns their respect.
7. Manages student supervision issues and enforces school behavioral expectations. Assists in the planning, developing, and implementing of individual student behavior plans. Serves as a resource to staff in dealing with classroom management issues.
8. Develops specific strategies to improve the achievement of all students and accelerate the learning of historically underrepresented students of the District.
9. Keeps current on best practices to facilitate student achievement.
10. Collaborates with teachers to promote student and organizational success.
11. Supports a culture of college and career readiness for all students.
12. Communicates regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the school.
13. Counsels students and parents about school and district policies.
14. Recommends effective instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
15. Coordinates alternative education placement for students.
16. Uses student data to identify student support systems and to coach staff on interventions.
17. Supports campus safety protocols and recommends adjustments as necessary.
18. Supports effective implementation of established behavior expectations, creating a safe and inclusive environment.
19. Maintains accurate and timely records.
20. Ensures instructional time is focused on learning.
21. Assists with extra-curricular activities, supporting the total program of the school.
22. Facilitates time and structure for staff to focus on learning and professional responsibilities.
23. Models reflective learning and demonstrates resilience.
24. Encourages multiple points of view to form solutions.
25. Responds in a positive and strategic way to the social, political, and legal factors that influence student success.
26. Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, ethical and professional behavior.
27. Maintains confidentiality in student and personnel matters.
28. Maintains effective communication and working relationships with staff, students, and parents, including those from diverse cultures or backgrounds who speak limited or no English.
29. Complies with all procedures outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and Annual Notices for Education Practitioners, Teachers, Support Staff, Administrators, Substitutes Handbook; and all other Beaverton School District Policies and Procedures.

The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Required Qualifications:

1. Maintains current TSPC Licensure.
2. Meets Title III requirements which stipulate that all teachers of English Learners be fluent in both oral and written English language, as determined by District assessment(s).
3. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Beaverton’s Benefits Website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package*, which include:

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation days. Paid sick leave. Emergency and personal business leave.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Assistance Program and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: PERS Retirement System. 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 12 quarter hour credits per cycle for an advanced degree, certification, courses, workshops, or conferences.
• Professional Development: Time for attendance job-related professional development.
• Mentor Programs: Experienced mentors for new administrators.
• Bilingual Proficiency & Other Stipends: for employees proficient in Spanish. Phone & mileage stipends.

*Rules and considerations vary depending on the employee's contract.