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Teacher on Special Assignment

​​​​​A Teacher on Special Assignment (TSA) is committed to teacher leadership and the development of others to positively impact student achievement.  Teachers on Special Assignment provide targeted professional learning, support site or district planning, and work directly with individual and teams of teachers, using the California Standards for the Teaching Profession as their framework.  Roles vary based on department or site based position.

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Teacher on special assignment

By Mary Bigelow

Posted on 2014-06-07

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  1. PDF Teacher on Special Assignment Definition Distinguishing ...

    TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT - Page 3 • Utilize creative ideas and descriptive language in promoting the program and expressing a view point or policy position. • Develop reporting procedures in order to document, evaluate and make recommendations regarding the effectiveness of programs that have been developed.

  2. PDF TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA)

    TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA) - ELEMENTARY AND K-8 DEFINITION Under the direction of the principal, Act as a resource to IUSD staff to support curriculum development, teacher development, and instructional programs designed to enhance student achievement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be ...

  3. Teacher on Special Assignment

    A Teacher on Special Assignment (TSA) is committed to teacher leadership and the development of others to positively impact student achievement. Teachers on Special Assignment provide targeted professional learning, support site or district planning, and work directly with individual and teams of teachers, using the California Standards for the ...

  4. PDF Teacher on Special Assignment (Tosa)-special Education

    Participates on special education and/or District committees. Models best teaching practices and effective instructional strategies. Collaborates and works effectively with various teams. Engages in ongoing professional growth to stay current in new developments in the field of literacy. May be assigned a caseload of special education students.

  5. PDF Definition

    Definition: The Teacher on Special Assignment: Instructional Coach serves as part of the District's Educational Services leadership team, providing job-imbedded and ongoing professional development for teachers. The Teacher on Special Assignment: Instructional Coach provides support to the principal and teachers through data analysis and ...

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    I am a first grade teacher, applying for a STEM position as a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA). This will be the first time a position like this has been offered in our district, and ours is the first elementary school to have a STEM focus. What should be the STEM teacher's role? How do schools facilitate this? Any information that could be passed on would be appreciated. —Elizabeth ...

  7. PDF TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA)

    Definition: Under the direction of the Executive Director of Elementary Educational and/or designee, the Early Learning Support (ELS) Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) is responsible for leadership, planning, development, implementation, and support for the assigned ... • Help teachers to identify and address learning barriers and provide ...

  8. PDF Teacher on Special Assignment -revised 2022

    Effectively plan for the differentiated needs of students. Establish and maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with students, school personnel, district personnel, parents, co-workers, and the public. Analyze a variety of student data and provide meaningful interpretation for school staff. Maintain confidentiality.

  9. PDF Teacher on Special Assignment Definition

    TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (Accountability & Special Programs) -Page 3 Ability To: Plan, implement and coordinate activities and procedures designed to ensure a successful program. Develop, adapt, implement and assess elementary, middle school, and/or high school curriculum. Seek appropriate resources for the program.

  10. PDF Job Description TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA) 7-12

    Provide direct intensive curriculum and instructional support services including effective strategies and intervention in assigned area. Assist in providing support to site administrators and teachers in the improvement of assigned area. Implement the philosophy goals, objectives, and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees.

  11. PDF Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Job Description (MTSS ...

    Basic Function: The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) will assist in implementation of the NUSDs Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) (academic and social emotional) with an emphasis in curriculum, assessment, instruction, social and emotional learning, professional development, and

  12. PDF TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

    The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) provides support for implementation of the district's educational mission through articulation and application of foundational structures, content and curriculum development, and instructional strategies in partnership with the educational community; provides leadership in the planning, coordination ...

  13. Tech TOSAs 101: 10 Tips for Teachers on Special Assignment

    2. Gain experience in adult education. Past successes working with and training educators prove more influential in TOSA hiring decisions than only having taught a classroom of students. "It's not always the teacher with a Master's in educational technology who becomes a TOSA," according to Amanda.

  14. PDF Job Description Teacher on Special Assignment: Curriculum ...

    Funding/Term: Categorically-funded position, One-Year Assignment DEFINITION At the direction of the site principal, the Teacher on Special Assignment, Curriculum & Instruction Specialist provides support to the principal and teaching staff in the implementation of Common Core Standards, and strategies in direct ...

  15. PDF Teacher on Special Assignment: Instructional Specialist Job Description

    Provide support in analyzing student assessment data. Assist teachers with designing instruction based on assessment data. Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested. Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies. Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum.

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    TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT - CAREER READINESS ... DEFINITION . The main duty of the Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Career Readiness and Inclusive Practices is to work directly with classroom career technical education teachers and P21 Specialists to ensure a high quality CTE program. This will include modeling hands-on lessons that ...

  17. PDF TOSA- Special Education

    10/25/2016 TOSA- Special Education Irvine Unified School District TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA) SPECIAL EDUCATION DEFINITION Under general supervision of the Director of Special Education, facilitates and coordinates coaching and staff development. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  18. IB 200911 Tenure and Seniority Rights for Teachers on Special Assignment

    The amendment provides for an exception to the general rule that, to earn seniority credit, a teacher must devote at least 40 percent of his/her time working in classroom instruction in his/her tenure area. Part 30 now allows teachers to accrue tenure and seniority rights for the performance of instructional support duties in a tenure area for ...

  19. Teacher on Special Assignment Definition

    Related to Teacher on Special Assignment. General Assignment means, in relation to a Ship, a general assignment of (inter alia) the Earnings, the Insurances and any Requisition Compensation relative to that Ship in the Agreed Form and, in the plural, means all of them;. Assignment of Contracts shall have the meaning provided in Section 5.07.. Collateral Assignment Agreement has the meaning set ...

  20. PDF Teacher on Special Assignment (Tosa)-educational Technology

    TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA)-EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEFINITION Under general supervision of the Director of Educational Technology, facilitate and provide teacher leadership for professional learning and instructional practices related to the integration of technology in

  21. Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Definition

    Assignment of Agreements means that certain Assignment of Agreements, Licenses, Permits and Contracts, dated as of the date hereof, from Borrower, as assignor, to Lender, as assignee. Define Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA). members assigned to District-wide non- supervisory curriculum and program responsibilities working with staff and/or ...

  22. PDF Teacher on Special Assignment (Tosa)

    TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA) - PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION . DEFINITION: Under the general the direction of a district level administrator, serve as a resource to IUSD staff to support the implementation of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework in the general areas of prevention and intervention.

  23. PDF Teacher on Special Assignment (Tosa)-library and Media Tech

    Serves as a collaborative resource in planning units, assignments and activities related to the library information center. Assists in the development of in-service staff development for school library media staff and other school district personnel, especially in the area of print and electronic resources and services