Position Type:
Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)/Instructional Support
Date Posted:
8/20/2026
Location:
District Wide
Position: Teacher on Special Assignment - Grades 6-12 Language Arts Instructional Support
Work Schedule: Full-time, 186 duty days
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Pay: Steps and lanes are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement
Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits as outlined in teacher summary of benefits
**TOSA positions are not permanent positions and teachers hired into this role will be required to return to the classroom at the end of the special assignment.
Required Qualifications:
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Current MN teaching license in English Language Arts (ELA), grades 6-12
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At least five years of effective instruction in English Language Arts
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Teaching experience in secondary ELA
Preferred Qualifications:
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Current MN teaching license in Reading
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A mastery level of understanding of the Common Core State Standards for ELA
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In-depth knowledge of a variety of reading and writing instructional strategies necessary to support the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
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Experience working with principals to support their instructional vision
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Excellent skills in collaboration and working in partnership with principals and teachers
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Ability to build strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, and district staff
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Successful experience in leading and/or participating in Professional Learning Communities
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In-depth knowledge of instructional strategies necessary to support the content area standards
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Experience with standards-based instruction and assessment
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Successful experience in leading professional development
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Understanding of Mounds View's equity promise with a commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive learning environments that is rooted in student experience
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A strong commitment to team collaboration through Professional Learning Communities
Responsibilities:
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Assist principals in monitoring the fidelity and implementation of the 6-12 English Language Arts programs through dialogue about best practices and analyzing student data
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Work with administrators to ensure understanding of and promote the English Language Arts educational objectives
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Work with C&I and building leadership to support Tier I core instruction
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Work with principals and staff to develop effective literacy programs, including selecting materials, training teachers, and monitoring & adjusting programs to increase effectiveness
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Support principals as they work with PLCs and individual teachers to interpret student data, using it to inform instruction, as well as designing and implementing formative and summative assessments
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Assist and support teachers who are new to the district in ELA
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Coordinate student data collection with Curriculum and Instruction to summarize student results
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Continue to pursue personal professional growth through attendance at workshops, conferences, courses, and current relevant readings
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Assist teachers in aligning curriculum and assessments to the content standards, intentional focus on probationary teachers
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Assist in coordinating curriculum reviews including priority standards, common assessments, and identification of core resources
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Support district curriculum writing projects.
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Assist with credit recovery programming for the content area as needed
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Assist with reviewing college courses for standards alignment
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Other duties as assigned
