Teacher on Special Assignment - TOSA

Position Type: Certified Student & Teacher Support/ Teacher on Special Assignment

Date Posted: 4/20/2026

Location: Gilbert Classical Academy

Date Available: 07/20/2026

Closing Date: 07/20/2026

Months Contracted : 10 Months

Job Grade : Teacher

Annual Rate : $54,335 and up depending on experience

Full Time Equivalency : 1.0 FTE

Application Procedure : Apply online

Fingerprint Clearance Card : Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.

Purpose Statement
The IB Coordinator provides oversight and coordination of all district International Baccalaureate programs. The role of the IB Coordinator is to plan and oversee the implementation and management of the program and teacher training. Through coordination with teachers and district and campus administrators, the coordinator is responsible for the K-12 programs, including documentation, reporting, analysis, and evaluation.

Essential Functions

Assume responsibility for the implementation and development of the IB curriculum within the spirit of the school's mission statement.

Ensure that all IBO databases about the school are up to date and deadlines and procedures from IBO are met.

Serve as a member of campus Leadership Teams helping to develop the strategic plan, leading the accreditation and review processes.

Initiate professional training programs that will enable the teaching staff to successfully develop and implement the IB programs in their classroom successfully; the training will include interdisciplinary unit development and current pedagogy and assessment practices.

Provide instructional leadership to individual teachers through mentoring, peer support, goal setting, and team‑teaching opportunities.

Coordinate with PYP, MYP, and DP campuses within the district to ensure a successful IB program continuum.

Facilitate budgetary requests for training and curricular materials.

Collaboratively review and revise policies that are aligned with the values of GPS and the IB; such policies will include language, assessment, inclusion, and academic honesty.

Oversee student welfare by assisting students in the selection of courses within the campus IB programs, address academic honesty concerns, and implement student support systems.

Ensure requirements are met by developing interdisciplinary units, syllabus outlines, scope and sequence (pacing) documentation, community project frameworks, assessment documentation, and the integration of ATLs.

Ensure PYP requirements are met by developing transdisciplinary units, POI revisions, scope and sequence (pacing) documentation, assessment documentation, exhibition guidelines, and the integration of ATLs.

Attend parent, grade level and program meetings, host informational sessions, and visit partnering schools and businesses.

Support advisory classes in conjunction with the social worker, mental health counselor and campus administrators to ensure suitable, sustainable development opportunities for students.

Assist in recruiting and retaining students by attending recruitment fairs and conducting open presentations and tours.

Communicate with all shareholders (students, parents, teachers, administrators, district personnel) regarding IB procedures, requirements and policies, events and opportunities, and current progress of the programs via meetings, reports, submission of articles to school newsletters, and additional publications.

Lead the IB accreditation and review processes.

Provide leadership and guidance during the planning and development for site visits.

Facilitate presentations, productions, events and/or activities as appropriate that showcase student learning and achievement.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
Mental Requirements

Learning Development- Level E

Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications. Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field; advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, proficient understanding of practical systems.

Problem Solving - Level 2

Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses. Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious and well‑defined once problems are understood. Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skill - Level A

Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Physical Effort - Level 1

Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.

Social Requirements

Human Relations Skill- Level B

Job requires patience in communication and well‑developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. Skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.

Scope of Contacts - Level 1

The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

Work Environment

Performance Environment - Level A

Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.

Physical Working Conditions - Level 1

Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure to safety or health hazards.

Accountability

Level of Accountability - Level B

Responsible for producing journey‑level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.

Organizational Impact - Level 3

Work results, decisions, and approvals impact the overall design of internal systems, programs, and/or research; the status of others; and/or critical aspects of the final product or service in terms of quantity or quality.

Experience, Education, and Certifications
Experience : Job related experience within specialized field is required.

Education : Master's degree required.

Certifications/Clearances : Certification as an Administrator is recommended. Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.

Compensation Details
FLSA Status : Exempt

Pay Schedule : Teacher

Work Calendar : Counselors

Non Discrimination Statement
Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Gilbert Unified School District is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.

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