Application Deadline 7/7/2025

Location: District Wide

Position Title: Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Literacy Intervention Specialist

Salary/Pay Scale: Competitive

Requirements:
-Valid reading certification
-Experience in instructional coaching or mentoring roles
-Strong communication and organizational skills
-Proven ability to support adult learners and facilitate professional learning communities

Description:

Dates:  September 2, 2024 - June 26, 2026 (one-year position)

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced educator to serve as a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) focused on literacy. This position will support the implementation of Science of Reading (SOR) practices and the adoption of a curricular resource in collaboration with the Office of Instruction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with district leadership, including building principals, to implement SOR-aligned literacy strategies
• Assist with scheduling, organization, and attendance associated with LETRS training
• Support the rollout and integration of a structured literacy curricular resource across schools
• Provide coaching and professional development to teachers, grounded in evidence-based reading practices
• Use data to inform instructional decisions and support continuous improvement around student outcomes, program efficacy, and professional learning of adults
• Foster a collaborative culture that values multiple perspectives and supports adult learners

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Elementary teaching certification
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience
• LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training completed
• Deep understanding of the Science of Reading and structured Literacy approaches
• Demonstrated ability to use data to drive instructional decisions

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be a collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives
• Demonstrate initiative and a commitment to continuous learning
• Be skilled in building relationships and fostering collegiality among staff

Application Procedure:
Non-district applicants: Apply online only and include the following application materials: Job application, Letter of Interest, Resume, Credential folder (or letters of recommendation), Unofficial copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, Copy of NYS teaching certification (or screenshot of TEACH for initial certifications), teacher exam results (optional). For internal applicants only---email Lawrence Vito, stating interest and include updated resume (no need to provide additional materials listed above).

District Wide