Teacher on Special Assignment for Tiered Support / Data K-12
- Employer
- Stamford Public Schools
- Location
- Stamford, CT, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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Teachers on Special Assignment
4/22/2021
All District
2021-2022 School Year
Until Filled
Posted Pending Board Approval - Filling of this position is contingent upon board approval.
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.
Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.
General Statement:
The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for Tiered Support / Data K-12 is responsible for communicating, progress monitoring, and aligning the district-wide vision for Tier 1 Instructional Strategies, Scientifically Research-Based Intervention for Tiers II and III; ensuring the effective functioning of data teams; supporting summer school; and providing professional support in these areas.
The TOSA Tiered Support/Data is responsible for monitoring assessments, scoring systems, monitoring student performance on state and benchmark assessments, creating reports for use by school and district-based staff, and managing the student data assessment system.
The TOSA Tiered Support/Data reports to either the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment - Elementary or Secondary (determined at the beginning of each school year).
Major Responsibilities:
Supports all aspects of the following areas:
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Commitment to creating schools that provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body, and heart in every student.
- Knowledge of learning theory, program implementation, and best practices in student assessment
- Knowledge of and experience with data monitoring and analysis.
- Demonstrates the ability to collaborate as part of an integrated team and develops a collegial environment within the district to support learning for struggling learners.
- Knowledge of learning theory, understanding of Tier 1 Instructional Practices for students, and assessment processes specifically related to struggling learners.
- Use of data-driven decision making to determine effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
- Ability to use technology to support systems and programs.
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem solving, organization, and leadership skills.
- Understanding of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures related to public schools, specifically related to struggling learners.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information: develop and monitor a plan; and produce data focused reports.
- Self-directed with attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively with multiple and diverse constituencies.
- High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.
- Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, PowerSchool); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.
Qualifications:
- CT CSDE Educator Certification.
- CT CSDE Intermediate Administration or Supervision certification (092).
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership position relating to struggling learners.
- Experience in an urban district, preferred
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Stamford Board of Education may find appropriate
Job Description Pending Board Approval on 04/27/2021
Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)
Term:
Three (3) Years
Work Year:
186 days, plus up to 10 additional days, as needed, paid at the per diem rate.
Salary:
Per SEA Contract
Application Procedures:
Online application is required.
Internal Applicants: Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application. In addition, be prepared to provide a two letters of reference to the interview committee.
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