TOSA - Content Expert (2026/2027 SY) at Perris Elementary Share on X Print Application Deadline 6/26/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/15/2026 Contact Veronica Ocegueda Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $65,361 - $132,043 Annually Add'l Salary Info $13,000 towards H&W per year Length of Work Year 194 Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print SUMMARY Under supervision of the Director of Instructional Services, the Teacher on Special Assignment assists in the development and implementation of the district's instructional programs; supports and trains academic coaches; develops and presents professional development trainings. The role of Content Expert is a support position and does not include the evaluation of teachers. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Provides support and assistance to all academic coaches, and administrators in the full and skillful implementation of the district's adopted instructional programs.
Conducts demonstration lessons for academic coaches to insure that all academic coaches have been trained to an advanced level of delivery. Provides professional development for teachers, academic coaches and administrators to: insure that all are knowledgeable about instructional program components; understand the instructional design of the program; insure that all are knowledgeable in effective instructional practices, strategies and skills to meet the individual needs of all students; and understand academic content standards. Identifies for academic coaches the characteristics of classroom environments which focus on content and learning strategies aligned with district initiatives and expectations.
Observes academic coach demonstration lessons and gives appropriate feedback. Serves as a resource for academic coaches for identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students including English learners, students with disabilities, foster youth, homeless, and students with diverse learning needs. Facilitates academic coach meetings to discuss issues involving the full and skillful implementation of instructional programs, especially the analysis and use of assessment data to improve student achievement, including identifying intervention groups and designing interventions.
Assists with the development and coordination of the district pacing guides and district assessments. Conducts and/or participates in various district curriculum committees. Conducts site visitations with the academic coaches, administrators, and district leadership addressing the levels of implementation of district initiatives and expectations observed in the classrooms.
Debriefs with the site principal and other personnel involved about recommendations that could be taken to improve instruction. Meets with the Director of Curriculum, Staff Development and Categorical Programs and other district leadership to discuss areas of strength and areas of need across the district, and to strategize best ways to support full and skillful implementation of the district adopted English language arts and mathematics programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles of training and providing work direction.
Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws. Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children. Applicable state advisory documents, the State Framework in all subjects taught and district curriculum standards appropriate to assignment.
Standardized student testing requirements. Ability to: Maintain current information and expectations regarding grade level and curriculum being taught. Display the use of sound judgment in making decisions.
Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members. Operate a computer and use related devices (projectors, audio, tablets, etc.) Send and receive electronic correspondence and research information online. Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Maintain current knowledge of applicable curriculum and academic related regulations. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and be sensitive to, and have respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of students, faculty, and staff.
Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance. Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations using tact, patience and courtesy Create visual presentations integrating video clips, audio clips, charts and narrative. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education: Baccalaureate Degree in all courses needed to meet credential requirements Professional Clear Multiple Subjects Credential or Life Elementary Credential with CLAD or BCLAD or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience is required. Meet, or exceed, standard performance ratings on evaluations in the immediate preceding three years. Experience in collaborative planning and delivery of differentiated staff development to classroom teachers.
Knowledge of differentiated classroom instructional strategies that promote student success. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Other: Ability to use personal vehicle to travel to other sites/locations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Employees in this position must have the ability to: Sit and stand for extended periods of time. Enter data into a computer and operate modern office equipment.
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the phone. See and read the computer screen and printed matter with or without visual aids. Speak so that others may understand at normal levels to small or large groups, and on the telephone.
Stand, walk, and bend over, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and move, lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds to waist height. WORK ENVIRONMENT Employees in this position will be required to work indoors and/or outdoors in an educational and office environment. Employees will come in direct contact with students, parents, school district staff, outside agency staff, and the public.
ASSIGNMENT AND SALARY Appropriate placement on the certificated salary schedule. This position is funded fully or in part by categorical programs; program and positions are subject to review on an annual basis. 194 Work Days Job Description - Teacher on Special Assignment: Content Expert Requirements / Qualifications REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH: 1.
A current California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD or BCLAD Certification or other English Learner Authorization 2. Two current letters of recommendation (current and dated within a year of job posting) 3. Transcripts showing degree from an accredited college or university 4.
Resume Requirements / Qualifications REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH: 1. A current California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD or BCLAD Certification or other English Learner Authorization 2. Two current letters of recommendation (current and dated within a year of job posting) 3.
Transcripts showing degree from an accredited college or university 4. Resume Comments and Other Information TITLE IX - Notice of Nondiscrimination The Perris Elementary School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program or educational activity on the basis of and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. In addition, the district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator to handle inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of gender under Title IX, as well as inquiries regarding the District's other non-discrimination policies: Claudia Velez, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services 143 E. First St
Perris, CA 92570 (951) 657-3118 Complainants have a right to seek review by the: U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20202-1328 OCR@ed.gov Phone: (800) 421-3481 TDD: (800) 877-8339 Complainants have a right to appeal the District's decision of complaints regarding specific programs, program fees and the LCAP to the California Department of Education (CDE) by filing a written appeal within 15 days of receiving the District's decision
The appeal must be accompanied by a copy of the originally filed complaint and a copy of the District's decision. Comments and Other Information TITLE IX - Notice of Nondiscrimination The Perris Elementary School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program or educational activity on the basis of and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. In addition, the district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator to handle inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of gender under Title IX, as well as inquiries regarding the District's other non-discrimination policies: Claudia Velez, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services 143 E. First St
Perris, CA 92570 (951) 657-3118 Complainants have a right to seek review by the: U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20202-1328 OCR@ed.gov Phone: (800) 421-3481 TDD: (800) 877-8339 Complainants have a right to appeal the District's decision of complaints regarding specific programs, program fees and the LCAP to the California Department of Education (CDE) by filing a written appeal within 15 days of receiving the District's decision
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