Professional Learning and Innovation Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - 2023/2024 School Year at Visions In Education Charter School - Sacramento
About the Employer
Visions In Education is one of the most established TK-12 public charter schools serving northern California. We provide high-quality educational programs for students and families seeking alternatives to the traditional public school setting. Visions In Education has successfully supported students and families for over 25 years and is a growing, thriving organization. Our success is rooted in hiring the most qualified teachers and staff, and helping them acquire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. We have a dynamic and cohesive team and many of our staff have been at Visions for over 15 years. Visions In Education provides competitive salaries, a generous medical/dental/vision benefits package as well as STRS/PERS retirement contributions. Our students and families choose Visions as their school because we provide outstanding teachers, personalized learning plans, enrichment opportunities, standards-based curriculum choices, and effective student support systems and technologies to help them achieve their educational goals. We are a tuition-free, WASC-accredited (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) public charter school that provides a rigorous standards-based education to Home School students (TK-8) and Independent Study High School students (9-12), including our University Prep Early College High School program serving 7,500 students across our nine-county service area, making us one of the largest and most stable charter schools in the Sacramento Valley region.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Visions In Education is seeking a Single or Multiple Subject Credentialed Teacher who will work on special assignment as a Professional Learning and Innovation TOSA for the 2023/2024 school year. The Professional Learning and Innovation TOSA is responsible for supporting the implementation of professional learning opportunities and equitable, robust curriculum and instructional support. This position will work closely with the Director of Student Services, Professional Learning and Innovation Manager, Directors of Instruction, Curriculum Coordinators, Principals, and Teachers to provide professional development, training & training materials as well as provide instructional support through an equity-minded lens. Starting salary dependent upon semester units past Bachelors: $60,307 (0-29 units); $63,202 (30-60 units); $68,637 (60 or more units) Visions TOSAs receive a 4% increase each school year until they reach Step 9. TOSAs on Step 9 of our salary schedule with 60 or more units can make up to $93,933. Visions teachers receive longevity pay increases at completion of years 10, 15, and 19 which tops out at $100,508. Visions strives to provide our employees with a comprehensive, high-quality benefits package to support health and work-life balance. Our comprehensive medical plans include Kaiser, Sutter Health Plus, and Western Health Advantage with no out of pocket costs for “Employee Only” coverage. These rates are taken out of employees paychecks from September through June. Visions also offers extensive dental and vision benefits through Delta Dental and VSP for our employees and their families. Visions offers a short and long-term disability program along with a $100,000 basic life insurance package for employees at no cost. Visions also participates with the CalPERS/CalSTRS retirement program.
Requirements / Qualifications
Position Details: - This is a full time position and the teacher will not have any student caseload. - Teacher will have the same work calendar/holidays as all other Visions teachers. - Teacher will work remotely as well as in the Visions office. - The teacher could serve at least 24 months as the Professional Learning and Innovation Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) based on the needs of the organization and will have the opportunity to roll into a regular teaching position. Qualifications: - Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential - Ability to work at the Visions In Education office in Carmichael depending upon need. - Ability to perform responsibilities outlined above. - Working knowledge of the California math and ELA curriculum standards, developing content and training materials for teachers, students, and parents. - Demonstration of exemplary teaching ability with effective communication skills, subject matter knowledge and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the varying needs of students. - Must have a solid grasp of technology which includes Google applications and their use as an instructional tool. Experience with i-Ready and NWEA/MAP preferred. - Ability to successfully navigate difficult conversations and hold appropriate boundaries. - Self-starter who is willing to take initiative and is comfortable with managing time independently and can meet hard deadlines. - Strong interpersonal skills, versatility in communication styles and the ability to have tactful conversations with teachers and parents.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please attach 2 letters of recommendation, resume and a cover page. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE NOT NECESSARY AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Other (Valid CA Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)
- Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
Requirements / Qualifications
Position Details: - This is a full time position and the teacher will not have any student caseload. - Teacher will have the same work calendar/holidays as all other Visions teachers. - Teacher will work remotely as well as in the Visions office. - The teacher could serve at least 24 months as the Professional Learning and Innovation Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) based on the needs of the organization and will have the opportunity to roll into a regular teaching position. Qualifications: - Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential - Ability to work at the Visions In Education office in Carmichael depending upon need. - Ability to perform responsibilities outlined above. - Working knowledge of the California math and ELA curriculum standards, developing content and training materials for teachers, students, and parents. - Demonstration of exemplary teaching ability with effective communication skills, subject matter knowledge and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the varying needs of students. - Must have a solid grasp of technology which includes Google applications and their use as an instructional tool. Experience with i-Ready and NWEA/MAP preferred. - Ability to successfully navigate difficult conversations and hold appropriate boundaries. - Self-starter who is willing to take initiative and is comfortable with managing time independently and can meet hard deadlines. - Strong interpersonal skills, versatility in communication styles and the ability to have tactful conversations with teachers and parents.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please attach 2 letters of recommendation, resume and a cover page. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE NOT NECESSARY AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Other (Valid CA Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)
- Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
Application Deadline
3/10/2023 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/15/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$60,307 - $100,508 annually
Length of Work Year
190 days
Employment Type
Full Time