Teacher, TOSA Instructional Specialist - (2025-2026) - Instructional Support

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Job Title :   Teacher, TOSA Instructional Specialist - (2025-2026) - Instructional Support   and Requisition ID number :   103213

Close Date :  11 : 59 PM on

Organizational Unit :     Instructional Support (10000976)

Site :     Davis Center (0001)

FTE :     1.0FTE@ 42 Weeks ; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union :     Teachers(04)

Functional Area :     Teaching

Salary Range :    $53,629 / Year  - $109,468 / Year

Benefits :   Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Function : The Instructional Specialist (IS) is a released teacher on special assignment (TOSA) position that will partner with district and school leadership to ensure high quality learning happens for all MPS students. The IS plays a key role in increasing student learning at sites by supporting all teachers in continuous improvement of instructional practice; meeting the expectations outlined in the Standards of Effective Instruction (SOEI); implementing a strong MTSS framework in classrooms; and ensuring classroom practices are aligned to the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and the district Strategic Plan. The IS will achieve these goals by :

• Coaching teams of teachers and individual teachers to reflect and identify next steps to improve instructional practice, increase equity and social emotional learning in order to improve students’ academic outcomes
• Conducting teacher observations : both unscored, and scored, short and focused observations
• Supporting the building’s structures for professional learning, instructional practice, and MTSS
• Being an active member of the district MTSS team by participating in professional learning opportunities and collaborating across departments

Primary Responsibilities :

○ Instructional strategies

○ Analysis of student work, including formative assessment, to inform instructional decisions and lesson planning

○ Opportunities for authentic student engagement, inclusion of student voice and choice

○ Use of instructional and curricular resources

○ Classroom management

○ Instructional strategies

○ Classroom climate

○ Organizing content for meaningful learning

○ Identifying appropriate staff development for teachers to align with professional needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY :

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.  Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes : | 12 : 01 AM On | Instructional Support (10000976) | Davis Center (0001) | Teaching