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Teacher on Assignment (TOA) - Office of School Chiefs JobID: 3648

• Position Type:

  2024 -25 Teacher on Assignment

• Date Posted:

  10/25/2024

• Location:

  Rochester City School District

• Date Available:

  10/25/2024

• Closing Date:

  11/01/2024

    

Position Information

Bargaining Unit RTA

Job Location Office of the School Chiefs

Job Title Teacher on Assignment (TOA)

Hours 35

Bracket N/A

Salary/Range Current RCSD Salary (internal) or $49,500 (external starting - DOE)

ABOUT RCSD: The Rochester City School District (RCSD), located in vibrant Monroe County on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario serves over 26,000 students, of whom more than 85% are students of color, in 46 schools and 10 alternative programs. The RCSD Board of Education and Superintendent believe that each student has recognizable and untapped potential that we all strive to discover and fulfill. In a partnership of family, school and community, our mission is to provide all students equitable access to a high quality education and graduate students who are prepared to become productive members of society. The Rochester City School District’s vision is to provide a high quality education that fosters the development of the individual talents and abilities of our students in a nurturing environment of equity. Students are our first priority and will drive each decision. Our work is centered in respect, trust, integrity and accountability. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF UNIT: The Teacher –on –Assignment is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the position is to build teacher capacity through collaboration to develop deeper understanding of instruction and assessment as related to the Next Generation Learning Standards. A TOA is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. All TOAs work collaboratively as a team to promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers. The TOA will demonstrate and model a passion for urban education reform and leadership.This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include evaluation of colleagues. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and facilitate provision of intervention- or enrichment-based instruction and supports

• Implement instructional systems to increase student achievement

• Facilitate the gathering and organization of pertinent student data (academic and behavioral) by conducting classroom observations, interviewing teachers, parents, and students

• Lead efforts to review data for progress monitoring

• Co-plan and co-facilitate lessons with colleagues

• Collaborate and communicate with parents, teachers, and other staff to support student achievement

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs.

• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.

• Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.

• Demonstrated Teacher Leadership.

• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.

• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication.

• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities.

• Tenured Teacher (preferred)