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This posting will remain open until filled. Location: District Office FTE: 1.0 Start date: August 25, 2025 Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job Title: Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - Literacy Instructional Coach

Grades PK-6

POSITION SUMMARY

The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - Literacy Instructional Coach for grades PK-6 will provide differentiated support and professional development to staff regarding instructional practices that will positively impact student achievement. The role of the coach is to build instructional capacity in the following areas: effective instructional practices, knowledge of the Spanish Language Arts standards, curriculum, assessments, and expertise in analyzing data driven instruction and decision making. The Literacy Instructional Coach provides support for staff and school leaders in the areas of biliteracy, curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The Literacy Instructional Coach will need to have a strong command of literacy and language, be highly collaborative, reflective, flexible, have strong communication skills, think deeply and critically, practice new ideas, provide productive feedback, and assist with implementation of initiatives and systems development. The Literacy Instructional Coach TOSA reports to the Literacy Coordinator or the designee. The TOSA does not supervise any employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaches

staff to apply most effective instructional practices using tools, strategies, and attitudes to increase student learning; Supports

the implementation of biliteracy curriculum for grades PK-6; provides professional learning to best meet the needs of teachers and instructional leaders; Engages

in professional teaching and learning that empowers and respects the voices of all colleagues; Strengthens and grows

district-wide knowledge of Structured Literacy and the Science of Reading for multilingual learners. Supports

the alignment of PK-6 biliteracy practices and interventions to ensure students are growing and developing grade level biliteracy skills. Responds

to the instructional needs of the classroom teachers and students as needed; Develops and delivers

professional development to staff; Disaggregates

and analyzes academic achievement data to target instruction, enhance student learning, and inform teacher practice; Assists

teachers in utilizing a variety of ongoing, instructionally based assessment approaches to inform and differentiate instruction; Collaborates

with other content TOSAs, District Office staff, administrators, school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes and district systems alignment; Be

an innovative educator by using integrated digital tools and best practices aligned to curriculum and instruction, and guiding staff and students in the creative use of technology.

The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - Literacy Instructional Coach for grades PK-6 should also model quality instruction, the following responsibilities also apply to this position:

Provide

a variety of situational appropriate instructional techniques and methods Promote

high levels of achievement in relation to individual abilities Use

techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities Use

current and relevant subject matter Demonstrate

knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction Organize

instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes Employ

teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes Select

teaching strategies emphasizing involvement Monitor

student learning and pace instruction accordingly Develop

and maintain positive interpersonal relationships Model

personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and consideration Maintain

a cooperative relationship with staff and community Communicate

with classified, licensed and administrative staff Build

motivation and interest in learning Exhibit

personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area Maintain

a current awareness of literature/activities in reading Maintain

an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development Develop

and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development Identify

and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase instructional effectiveness Participate

in District sponsored in-service offerings appropriate to assignment Perform

other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or superintendent Perform

duties in accordance with District policy and terms set forth in the negotiated agreement Assist

in the enforcement of school and District rules and policies Assumes

a share of responsibility for non-classroom student activities with the assigned workday Maintain

consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position Perform

other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, ELA, Reading or similar area. Masters preferred. Valid Oregon Teaching License from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon.

Experience and Knowledge Preferred: Bilingual Educator Endorsement(s) in Reading, ESOL, or Bilingual Education from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon. Instructional Practices for Multilingual Learners Experience in the following areas: Structured Literacy, The Science of Reading, Explicit and Systematic Instruction, Amplify, Kendore, RTI or MTSS, GLAD, Constructing Meaning, Instructional Coaching, Orton Gillingham, Dibels 8, Data Teams, LETRS, dual language education. Oregon's Transformative SEL Framework and Standards PAX Program Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an eight-hour day employee may: Stand/Walk [ ] None [ ] 1-4 hrs [ ] 4-6 hrs [X] 6-8 hrs Sit [ ] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [X] 5-8 hrs Drive [ ] None [X] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs

Employee may use hands for repetitive:

[X] Single Grasping [X] Pushing and Pulling [X] Fine Manipulation

Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls :

[X] Yes [ ] No Employee may need to: Bend [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all Squat [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all Climb Stairs [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all Lift [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all Lifting:

[ ] Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

[ ] Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

[X] Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

[ ] Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

[ ] Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District, 503-359-2414.