Learner Support Teacher TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment)

• Full-time with benefits
  • 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
  • Vision & Symetra coverage available
  • South Dakota Retirement benefits
  • $25,000 life insurance policy
  • Personal & sick leave package
• Dakota Prairie Elementary
• Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
• Position open until filled (earliest closing date 6/17/25)

TITLE: Elementary Learner Support Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Teaching and/or leadership experience in a school setting demonstrating use and implementation of successful learner behavior management strategies.
3. Valid South Dakota teaching license

REPORTS TO: Elementary Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

The Elementary Lead Teacher TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment) serves in a variety of roles within the school, community, and district. This position, in collaboration with the administrative team, building principal, staff, parents and community, is to ensure that students have all of the necessary tools for academic and personal growth; serving as the liaison between students, parents, teachers, school personnel, and the community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Up and down motion in the office; bending; stretching; and lifting up to 40 pounds.  Mobility in and around office/school area.  Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination. Frequent walking, keyboarding, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, reaching, stooping, and turning.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. The Elementary Lead Teacher TOSA will partner with the Principal to provide support across the school community.
2. Assist principal with the daily operations.
3. Help the principal with providing leadership concerning instructional programs.
4. Assist students by providing social guidance and academic support as needed.
5. Assist principal in maintaining a positive school climate and culture.
6. Serve as a resource for teachers and parents regarding student behavior and achievement.
7. Provide leadership to all staff and students in establishing a joyful, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture.
8. Administer appropriate discipline to all students as outlined by the PBIS flowchart.
9. Maintain positive, constructive, and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues.
10. Be highly present and visible during school hours relentlessly ensuring a positive school environment. Respond to critical incidents.
11. Supervise the playground/lunchroom supervision schedule.
12. Model and support Brookings School District’s approach to rigorous academic instruction combined with instilling and reinforcing behaviors that lead to academic and life success.
13. Participate in working groups (PLCs, TATs, and Building Meetings) of staff and teachers to plan, problem solve, and support one another on an ongoing basis.
14. Establish and implement competent based learning.
15. Keep accurate student discipline records including the documentation of all intervention strategies and phone calls for behavior.
16. Support teachers in ensuring they set high expectations and manage their classes in accordance with Brookings School District expectations.
17. Coach teachers to implement behavior management plans and improve instructional practice especially as it relates to issues of discipline and school culture.
18. Identify, plan, and implement strategies to address barriers to learning including attendance concerns, behavior issues and social adjustment.
19. Perform other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The contract will consist of 180 days and will follow the master agreement. 

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

This position is responsible to the School Principal and the performance of this position will be evaluated yearly.