TOSA Special Programs Coordinator (TAG, AVID, Higher-Dosage Tutoring)

District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of TOSA Special Programs Coordinator (TAG, AVID, Higher-Dosage Tutoring) for the 26'-27' school year. This is a 200 day contract. We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.”

The Gorge Lifestyle:

The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River, just 84 miles east of Portland, The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind, snow, and whitewater sports, road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, golf and more! Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail, history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel, with a population just over 13,000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually, The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products, including world-renowned cherries, grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College, which offers the first wind-power training program in the Pacific Northwest, Google’s Data Center, numerous orchards, vineyards, wineries, craft breweries and a thriving business community.

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Application Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents:

• Letter of interest;
• Current Resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference
• Copy of your Oregon Teaching License
• Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts

SALARY:

$46,665-$93,402 (non-PERS)

$49,643-$99,362 (PERS)

Job Purpose Statement/s:

The Special Programs Coordinator provides strategic leadership, design, and oversight for key district programs, including AVID, Talented and Gifted (TAG), and High-Dosage Tutoring. This role ensures coherent, equitable, and high-quality implementation across all schools, including elementary, middle, high, alternative, and virtual settings.

The Coordinator is responsible for program design, cross-site alignment, data analysis, and resource management. This position does not serve as the primary instructor but instead builds the systems, structures, and supports that enable educators to deliver impactful programming to students.

This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include evaluation of colleagues.

Job Qualifications & Licensure:

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Reading, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Content Area, or similar
• Valid Oregon Teaching License
• Experience in program leadership, instructional coaching, or district-level coordination
• Strong understanding of systems design, data analysis, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and closing opportunity gaps
• Experience working across multiple schools or diverse educational settings
• Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and relationship-building

Essential Job Functions:

• Program Design and Coherence

• Develop and refine a clear vision and framework for each program aligned to district priorities
• Ensure vertical alignment (K–12) and horizontal alignment (across schools and settings)
• Identify and leverage connections across programs (for example, college and career readiness, enrichment, intervention, and acceleration)
• Establish clear implementation guidelines while allowing for site-specific adaptation
• Implementation Support and Alignment

• Collaborate with site leaders and program staff to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation
• Facilitate cross-school collaboration and shared learning among program staff
• Monitor fidelity of implementation while supporting continuous improvement
• Support onboarding and ongoing development of staff involved in each program
• Data, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement

• Design and maintain a system for collecting and analyzing program data
• Monitor student access, participation, and outcomes across all programs
• Use data to identify disparities and drive equitable improvements
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to district leadership
• Lead continuous improvement cycles across programs and sites
• Equity and Access

• Ensure equitable identification, access, and participation across all student groups
• Identify and remove systemic barriers to participation and success
• Align programs to support historically underserved students, including those in alternative and virtual settings
• Monitor and report on equity metrics across programs
• Resource and Fund Management

• Manage budgets and funding streams associated with each program
• Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
• Allocate resources strategically to maximize impact across schools
• Seek and support grant opportunities where applicable

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage time and resources appropriately.
• Create a positive atmosphere that promotes cooperation with administration, parents, co- workers, and students.
• Disaggregate and analyze academic achievement data to target instruction, enhance student learning, and inform teacher practice.
• Be available for consult with parents of ELs, EL students, administration, and peers outside the school day, as needed.

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified.

Workplace Expectations:

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron.

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Biligual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desireable, and encouraged to apply.