Teacher on Special Assignment for Professional Development - Tiered Support
- Employer
- Stamford Public Schools
- Location
- Stamford, CT, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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Teachers on Special Assignment/ Teacher on Special Assignment for Professional Development
7/17/2019
Stamford, CT
2019-2020 School Year
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 Professional Development (PD) is responsible for supporting the Coordinator of Professional Development and others to design and implement the annual district professional development plan.
The TOSA for PD reports to the Coordinator of Professional Development.
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 and experience in professional development and adult learning.
- Ability to collaborate as part of an integrated team and develops a collegial environment within the school to support staff in teaching and learning.
- Knowledge of learning theory, adult learning theory, program implementation, best practices in instruction.
- 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.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures related to public schools, specifically related to professional development.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information, develop and monitor a plan and produce data-focused reports.
- Familiarity with budget development/administration & understanding financial resources.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- For Tiered Support: CT CSDE educator certification endorsed for PK-12 in any content area.
- For Technology: CT CSDE educator certification endorsed for the appropriate grade(s) and content area(s).
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching.
- Experience in an urban district, preferred.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Stamford Board of Education may find appropriate.
Board Approved – 05/08/2018
Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)
Term:
Three 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 paste a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume in the comments section of the Internal Application. In addition, be prepared to provide a cover letter, resume, and two letters of reference to the interview committee.
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