Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) – New Teacher Instructional Coach - (Jan 19, 2027 - June 10, 2027)
Work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, staff, and leadership across TK through eighth grade to promote high-quality, student-centered, and inclusive instruction for students.
Job Summary
About Burlingame School District
Burlingame School District’s mission is to engage each and every student, as well as our community, to build resilient, curious, compassionate problem-solvers who are prepared for their future. Serving students across preschool through eighth grade, BSD is committed to high-quality instruction, professional collaboration, and continuous reflection to support educator growth and student success.
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$72,049 - $122,928 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Benefits: Comprehensive Health & Welfare package + CalSTRS Retirement pension.
Length of Work Year
184.5 Days (pro-rated)
Employment Type
Full Time
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services (or designee), the New Teacher Instructional Coach (Teacher on Special Assignment) will serve as an instructional leader across school sites, supporting early-career educators and building teacher capacity districtwide. The New Teacher Coach will advance the district vision for high-quality, student-centered, and inclusive instructional practices while working collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, staff, and leadership across TK through eighth grade.
The Teacher on Special Assignment will be a lead member of the district’s instructional leadership team and will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of site and district goals related to new teacher retention, induction, and instructional excellence. The New Teacher Coach will work closely with site administrators and district leadership to strengthen instructional practices, support teachers through non-evaluative coaching and targeted professional learning, and promote equitable, engaging learning environments for all students.
The New Teacher Coach will collaborate with general education teachers, specialist staff, and district mentors to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices that support educator growth, mastery of grade-level standards, and effective classroom management strategies. Through individual coaching cycles, modeling, co-planning, and facilitating professional development, the New Teacher Coach will help build staff capacity in areas of need
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Credential:
Valid California Single Subject or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Required).
CLAD / BCLAD / EL Authorization (Required).
Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field (Preferred).
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of successful K–8 classroom teaching experience.
Demonstrated experience in adult learning, peer mentoring, induction support, or instructional coaching.
Proven history of implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, and effective classroom management.
Application Requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a complete application packet including:
Letter of Introduction
Cover Letter outlining your philosophy on teacher support and coaching.
Current Resume.
Three (3) Recent Letters of Recommendation (signed and dated within the last 2 years).
Copy of Valid California Certificated Teaching Credential(s).
Copies of Transcripts (Unofficial accepted for application; official required upon hire).
Pass BSD pre-employment DOJ/FBI Live Scan Fingerprinting and TB testing, including NASDTEC search.
Comments and Other Information
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The State of California Department of Education (CDE) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CDE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, material status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CDE’s efforts to meet the legal obligations outlined in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in CDE employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
TITLE IX COMPLIANCE
Related Board Policies regarding nondiscrimination in the Burlingame School District’s programs (BP 0410), employment (BP 4030), and anti-harassment /anti-bullying (BP 0411), sexual harassment of student or staff (BP 4119.11) are outlined in the referenced Board Policies which can be found on the district website: http:/www.burlingameschools.org
The Burlingame School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and explicitly prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Complaints regarding discrimination as outlined in the above statement and related board policies should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator for the Burlingame School District: (650) 259 - 3800
- Department
- Certificated
- Role
- Instructional Coach/Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
- Locations
- Burlingame Intermediate School, Franklin Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, McKinley Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Burlingame School District Office
- Salary
- $72,049 - $122,928/year
About Burlingame School District
Burlingame School District is located on the beautiful San Francisco Peninsula within easy commuting distance of San Francisco and many other educational, cultural, and recreational interests.
Burlingame School District features six TK-5th elementary schools and one 6th-8th intermediate school, totaling an enrollment of approximately 3,320 students. Our neighborhood schools provide high-quality instruction and attention to each child’s needs.
Our programs include Spanish Immersion for grades K-8, innovative learning for 6-8 characterized by cooperative learning, small group instruction, peer tutoring, and technology integration. Excellence is our goal, and our schools rank at the highest levels in California State Testing measures.