Teacher on Special Assignment - Certified Behavioral Specialist

Position Description:  Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) – Certified  Behavioral Specialist

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary based on approved Certified Compensation Plan (Extended Work Calendar – 210 Days)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  

To model, coach and guide teachers in strategies to support student behaviors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Works to design training for new and continuing teachers in the use of evidence-based behavior interventions and supports
• Assist district level and building level specialists, teachers, administrators, and other staff as

necessary to understand program area needs, innovations, strategies, etc.

• Act as a liaison between the district and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), institutes

of higher education, business partners, professional organizations and community groups as

related to the specific area

• Serve as a model by demonstrating behavior strategies in the classroom when appropriate
• Coordinate and facilitate professional development as needed for teacher and other staff in

the program area

• Serve as the key communicator regarding programs to appropriate audiences
• Provide leadership and work effectively as part of the teaching and learning team to enhance

cross-discipline integration

• Coordinate the writing and revision of district curricula in the program area
• Maintain and expand current knowledge of curricula and instructional innovations in the

program area

• Report annually to district leadership on the impact/effectiveness of programming in the

specific program area

• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Work with parents and others in the community as necessary
• Demonstrate knowledge of national, state and district standards and trends concerning

instructional methods, resources and strategies

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of data-collection methods/tools and

the ability to apply the data to improve student outcomes

• Understand the purpose and specifics of multi-tiered systems of support and serve as a guide to

the staff to effectively implement these systems

• Model direct, explicit systematic instruction including effective teaching techniques and

strategies

• Collect and interpret data, identify the function of behaviors, and develop behavior

intervention plans

• Follow district policies as outlined
• Perform related duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Effective communication, planning, organization, presentation and leadership skills
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement
• Support the MUSD mission and Governing Board goals
• Willingness to work outside the traditional working hours and calendar of teachers, including

evenings, weekends and summers

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in areas such as mentoring, classroom management,

instruction, data-collection, and peer coaching

• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis

• Be a positive role model for students

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation:  critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly.  Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• AZ teaching certificate with special education and general education preferred
• Five years of successful elementary classroom teaching with experience in specialized classrooms preferred
• Master’s degree preferred

• BCBA Certification preferred

• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations and rules.  
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER the Maricopa Unified School District 20 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities.  The Maricopa Unified School District 20 is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972 and Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Applications and documentation requirements can be printed from our website at www.musd20.org