TOSA - Elementary, Student Support (Temporary)

Gresham Barlow School District; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham-Barlow School District seeks a Title I Student Support TOSA at Powell Valley Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. This temporary 1.00 FTE position supports the Principal and facilitates instructional improvement and family engagement.

The successful candidate will assist with school improvement efforts, data teams, RTI and literacy initiatives, and PBIS-related activities while collaborating with families and community partners.

Qualifications

• Experience with standard office software (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, basic publishing).
• Ability to use English proficiently in writing and speaking, with correct spelling and punctuation.
• Knowledge of school improvement concepts and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional improvement efforts (professional development, coaching, data teams).
• Assist implementation and fidelity of school improvement efforts (RTI, literacy program).
• Coordinate family engagement activities and connect families to community resources.

Skills

Office software

English literacy

Spelling/grammar

Education

Bachelor's degree

Oregon Teaching License

Job description

TOSA - Elementary, Student Support (Temporary) JobID: 3403

• Position Type: Certified/Licensed
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Powell Valley Elementary School
• Date Available: 09/28/2026

Powell Valley Elementary School

Temporary Contract in 2026-2027 School Year Only

1.00 FTE

Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Elementary Multiple Subjects PK-12 endorsement, and current First Aid Card.

Compensation: Salary and stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

• 2026-2027 Annual Salary Range $49,490 - $98,019 (Based on 192/193 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $1,802 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test of language.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Job Summary: The job of "Title I Student Support TOSA" is for the purpose/s of supporting the work of the Principal to enable the Principal to serve as the instructional leader of the building and facilitate the continuous school improvement process.

Instructional Improvement

• Assist with school improvement efforts (could include professional development, coaching, data teams)
• Assist implementation and fidelity of school improvement efforts (RTI, literacy program)
• Support the implementation and fidelity of data team across the school setting
• Facilitates communications and coordination among instructional staff for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines
• Implements assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of aligning to district and state school improvement processes

Family and Community Engagement

• Working with families to support student success
• Monitor attendance and provide interventions and supports to improve attendance rates
• Connect families and students to appropriate community resources
• Promoting greater engagement of families in the school
• Provide support to SUN activities to align school day and after school
• Assist SUN Program Manager with monitoring student behavior, ensuring fidelity to interventions, providing coaching and feedback to after-school instructional staff
• Connect and collaborate with other community partners
• Coordinate family involvement events

Student Behavioral Supports

• Support Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports systems
• Serve on PBIS team, providing support with monitoring data
• Work directly with students to help keep them engaged and productive in class providing support to teachers as needed
• Monitor yellow zone systems: CheckIn/CheckOut - coordinate, manage data and provide support
• Facilitate the re-teaching of student behavioral expectations
• Playworks support / Provide alternate recess activities/support as necessary
• Support implementation of Restorative Practices
• Provide Collaborative Problem Solving

Other Job Functions

• Assists the Principal as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to operate standard office equipment including use of multiple software applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, and basic desktop publishing), use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Knowledge of rules and regulations related to assigned functions, basic budgeting, financial and statistical recordkeeping, standard office equipment. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, work independently, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. Demonstrated ability to exercise prudent judgment in client relationships and to maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student/staff information.
• Education Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Oregon Fingerprint Criminal Check clearance, Appropriate Teaching Credential
• Reading endorsement preferred

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any education programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow providesequal access to individuals with disabilities.