Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Student Services/Special Education - Maritime 253 Skills Center

Description Tacoma Public Schools Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026 FTE: 1.0 Hours per day: 7.5 Salary Level: Based on preparation level and experience per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Range is $73,549 (BA+0 step 1) through $144,248 (MA+90 step 20) Union/Days per year: Teacher, 182 workdays, 10-month Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools. Additional Information: This position will serve as a liaison between the Maritime 253 Skills Center students and their home school case manager/counselor. Requires a valid WA state teaching certificate endorsed in Special Education. Examples Of Duties SUMMARY Under the immediate direction and supervision of the Director of Student Services/Program Director and/or Building Principal, this position provides the necessary knowledge and guidance in the planning, coordination and implementation of Student Services programming, special projects or other duties directly related to this position description. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1.Promotes the ongoing growth and development of staff in the District’s Student Services projects or programs. 2.Identifies, encourages and provides on-site staff development and instructional coaching support to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components and understand the accountability aspects toward a high performing program. 3.Facilitates and maintains communication between District, building teams team, families, and school staff regarding information about the assigned Student Services provision of services, projects, or programs. 4.Represents the District, Student Services Director and school site(s) as necessary and provides knowledge and guidance in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the particular assignment. 5.Plans and facilitates necessary meetings as related to specific assignment(s). 6.Responsible to support teams to develop and implement special education programming, including IEP programming development, as assigned by Student Services administrative team. 7.Motivates project/program participants to develop skills and attitudes that foster success. 8.Provides Student Services staff and families information for applicable resources to ensure programming meet the specialized need of students. 9.Assists the teachers in maintaining a classroom atmosphere/environment conducive to learning and highest student achievement. 10. Provides instructional support to the school community in the full implementation of the assigned projects or programs. 11. Collaborates in the development and facilitation of professional development training and activities. 12. Keeps abreast of current research applicable to the assigned projects or programs. 13. Ensures compliance with District, State, and Federal requirements for timelines, documentation, and programming. OTHER JOB DUTIES 1.Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities, workshops and conferences as needed or as assigned. 2.Manages special projects and performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis. 3.Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and in-person presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work. CONDITIONS Experiences frequent interruptions; may be required to attend meetings beyond regular work hours; occasionally required to work an extended workday and required to travel to District and community sites; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with appropriate educational endorsement and five years successful teaching experience; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work. Master’s degree preferred in Special Education or related field. Licenses/Special Requirements Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment. Valid Washington State teaching certificate or ESA certificate. Valid Washington State driver’s license. Special Education endorsement. Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques. Skill in decision-making and problem solving. Skill in classroom management. Skill in handling student discipline. Effective time management and priority-setting skills. Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information. Skill in training and making presentations. Ability to bring about consensus to develop a school vision and mission for assigned projects or programs. Ability to serve as a role model for staff. Ability to participate as part of a team. Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance. Ability as a communicator. Ability to motivate and interact with teachers, principals and other administrators. Ability to coordinate activities. Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain good follow-through procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Nondiscrimination Statement Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator: Tiffany Davis-Brantley 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us Section 504 Coordinator: Laura Tuman 253-571-1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.wa.us Tacoma Public Schools Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1357 Tacoma, WA 98401-1357 www.tacomaschools.org