Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - Social Emotional Learning, NHS 2026-2027

About the role

The position of Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), with emphasis on social emotional learning, plans, administers, and supports the instructional program and classroom operations.

Responsibilities

• Help teachers develop and practice effective instructional strategies through classroom observation and professional coaching.
• Design and implement staff development related to effective social emotional learning instruction.
• Conduct classroom demonstration lessons and assist teachers with classroom curriculum planning and classroom management.
• Create and support programs and professional development opportunities that encourage learning and motivate students.
• Utilize all available resources to establish a cooperative relationship with staff members and administrators.
• Participate in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational trends and practices.
• Communicate regularly with site principals to coordinate the implementation of district programs.
• Collaborate with district curriculum staff to implement district programs at the site level.
• Assist in creating advisory curriculum at the secondary level and CARE group curriculum at the elementary level.
• Implement social emotional screeners and provide intervention supports.
• Analyze formal or informal assessment of students.
• Diagnose student academic needs and plan appropriate instruction.
• Facilitate teacher study groups related to district curriculum and teaching strategies.
• Work closely with the site principal to collaboratively lead the school through shared decision-making processes.
• Identify student needs and develop assessments to solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Participate in faculty committees, meetings, and other faculty-sponsored programs supporting the educational program.
• Maintain positive staff relations and promote a positive image of public education.
• Engage with community and business partners to be incorporated as a resource in curriculum development and student projects.
• Attend and participate in required in-service activities.
• Follow district promotion policy and maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports as required.

Requirements

• Valid California teaching credential.
• CLAD/BCLAD/EL Authorization (Emergency permits are not accepted).
• A Bachelor's Degree, including all courses and/or exams needed to meet credentialing and subject matter competency.
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience.
• A valid California Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Resourceful, innovative, helpful, diligent, persistent, and willing to work with colleagues and students.

Skills

• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies;
• Instructional materials and methods;
• Evaluation and assessment techniques and procedures.

Benefits

Health benefits are provided through the 2026-2027 Certificated Health Benefits Plans and Rates Procedure.

Pay

Annual entry level salary placement from $63,607 to $107,276 based on 184 days for a full-time position; Salary prorated based on actual start date, work year calendar, FTE, and on prior experience and semester units above Bachelor's degree.

Schedule

194 days, 1.0 FTE