TOSA - (High School)

About This Role

This high school teaching role focuses on providing rigorous, engaging, and equitable learning opportunities for every student. The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) embodies the district's values of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and excellence, and contributes to a thriving school culture that supports academic and social-emotional success.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, standards-based lessons aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and District 11
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, and resources to promote student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds
• Provide appropriate interventions and supports to ensure all students have equitable access to learning opportunities
• Use multiple assessment tools and data sources to evaluate student progress and inform instruction
• Maintain accurate and timely student records, grades, and documentation in accordance with district policies
• Establish and maintain a classroom culture that fosters respect, collaboration, and high academic expectations
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, and support staff as part of professional learning communities
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and caregivers to share progress, celebrate success, and address challenges
• Participate in professional development, reflective practice, and continuous learning to enhance instructional effectiveness
• Contribute to school and district initiatives focused on improving teaching, learning, and student outcomes
• Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and equitable practices in all aspects of professional work
• Demonstrate reliability, cultural competence, and commitment to the district

Requirements

• Bachelor

’s degree in education or related field

• Valid Colorado Teaching License appropriate for assigned subject/grade level
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices, assessment, and classroom management

Nice to have:

• Master

’s degree

• Prior K-12 teaching experience
• Qualified to teach college level coursework

Benefits

• Non-Recurring Pay: 6% of base salary (distributed as 3% on November paycheck and 3% on May paycheck)
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): additional $5,000 split over two payments ($2,500 in November and $2,500 in May), prorated based off of FTE