1.00 FTE total
Start date: August 26, 2026.
Position Description/Qualifications
The Special Education Mentor and Instructional & Data Support Specialist (TOSA) serves in a dual role, providing both instructional coaching and specialized mentoring to support educator growth and improve outcomes for all students. In the instructional coaching capacity, this role partners with staff to strengthen teaching practices through data analysis, goal setting, modeling, and implementation of evidence-based strategies aligned to Minnesota Academic Standards and district priorities. The TOSA fosters a collaborative, non-evaluative culture that promotes continuous improvement, reflective practice, and shared learning.
In the mentoring capacity, the TOSA provides job-embedded support to special education teachers, focusing on effective service delivery, compliance, and student-centered practices. This includes guiding staff in developing high-quality, compliant IEPs, managing caseloads, implementing interventions, and navigating special education processes and timelines. The role emphasizes building teacher confidence and competence through regular coaching, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Across both areas, the TOSA uses data to inform instruction, supports professional learning communities, and advances equitable outcomes by promoting culturally responsive and evidence-based practices to meet the diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students.
What You Will Like About Us
Student focused; community connected.
Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.
Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.
As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family.
Your Benefits May Include
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support
Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.
FULL BENEFIT GUIDEBOOK
Collective Bargaining Agreements
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under “Collective Bargaining Agreements“
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity
Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/
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