Teacher-on-Special- Assignment (TOSA) (Mariposa County High School)

Job Summary

Mariposa County Unified School District is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative educator to serve as a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), providing leadership, coordination, and instructional support at Mariposa County High School. This position supports a three-year implementation plan to become a Smithsonian STEAM School of Distinction.

The TOSA will collaborate with school administration, teachers, students, district leadership, UC Merced K-12 Outreach, community partners, and the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals initiative.

Responsibilities include

building staff capacity, coordinating interdisciplinary instruction, developing community partnerships, monitoring implementation, and supporting the school in meeting Smithsonian Schools of Distinction expectations. This is a grant-funded position for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years; continuation is contingent upon funding.

This position is part of the Certificated Teacher Unit at MCUSD/MCOE and will be placed depending on experience and education on the Certificated Teacher Unit Employee Salary schedule. PLEASE NOTE THE 2026-27 SALARY SCHEDULE IS PENDING

• SALARY IS CURRENTLY BASED ON THE 2025-26 SALARY SCHEDULE. A full job description is attached. All application-related communication, including application status updates and interview follow-up notifications, will be sent via email through Ed. Join—please monitor your email and Ed. Join account regularly.

Requirements

/ Qualifications A complete application packet will include: >Letter of Introduction >Complete Ed. Join Application >Professional Resume >Three Letters of CURRENT Professional Recommendation >Current/Valid, Clear or Preliminary CA Single Subject & CLAD authorization credential >Transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire) Incomplete application packets will NOT be considered.

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