Job Description
JobID: 3428 Position Type: Licensed/TOSA Date Posted: 5/8/2026 Location: NWRESD - Washington Service Center Date Available: 08/06/2026 Closing Date: Priority Date 05/16/2026 Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below. Position Title : Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - Instructional Services - Content Specialist - EARLY LITERACY Department: Instructional Services Location: Washington Service Center (Hillsboro) -with travel required in the four-county area Reports To: Program Administrator Compensation: Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule Bargaining Unit: NWEA FTE: 1.0 FTE Work Days: 210 NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support. GENERAL DUTIES: In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position is responsible for contributing to the development and execution of the Northwest Regional ESD's professional development system for educators across twenty component school districts and for ESD employees across four counties. The Teacher on Special Assignment will join a highly collaborative and innovative team of exceptional educators on the nationally recognized NWRESD Instructional Services Team. The successful TOSA is committed to working collaboratively with other members of the department as well as other professionals within the NWRESD. The successful TOSA is committed to educational equity and anti-racism, and uses best-practice research in designing adult learning activities and applying instructional coaching cycles, understands improvement science methodologies, is highly motivated to ensure that every child in our public schools has true access to relevant and rigorous educational opportunities, and brings a growth mindset to the work of pedagogical and systems improvement. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Early Literacy Content Specialist Bachelor's Degree in curriculum, instruction, counseling, or teaching Valid Oregon TSPC Administrative License or ability to obtain license within timeline specified by district, including Reading Intervention Endorsement Three (3) or more years of successful PK-12 teaching/educational experience Three (3) or more years of successful experience planning and delivering effective professional development, including coaching. Experience leading equity work. Valid Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations Confer regularly with immediate supervisor Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word) Knowledge of current and emerging practices for effective adult learning. Fluency in how K-12 schools and early learning environme