Teacher on Special Assignment (Golden Gate Schools) (In-House Vacancy Only)

About the Employer

The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) is a unique public education agency. One of 58 counties in California, Contra Costa County serves the 11th largest public-school student population in the state, supporting approximately 169,394 students. Officially established in 1932, CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of the county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, experiencing homelessness, in foster care, or who have severe physical or emotional challenges.


CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts throughout Contra Costa County, services that can be handled more effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 286 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support to technology infrastructure and communications support. In addition, CCCOE provides high-level professional development opportunities for educators throughout the county.


The Contra Costa County Office of Education is an essential part of the county's public education system. For more information about CCCOE programs and services, visit


Job Summary

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) serves as an assistant instructional and behavioral leader in the school setting, working with school personnel and students to build and maintain a positive, safe school climate. The Contra Costa County Office of Education is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence.


This assignment is a temporary assignment with duties including supporting Student Intervention and MTSS/PBIS implementation. This position will build staff capacity by providing coaching, professional development, and consulting to teachers to address students' academic and social-emotional learning (SEL) needs, staff development activities, safety meetings, curriculum development, administrative designee responsibilities, and other coordinating duties for the program.

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Comments and Other Information

The Golden Gate Community School programs provide successful learning experiences for all students in an alternative education environment. Staff will assist students in reaching their academic and career goals by implementing teaching strategies and techniques which will enable students to succeed personally, socially, and educationally in society today. Golden Gate Community School is an alternative education program serving the academic needs of students during their enrollment.


With the support of Instructional Assistants, teachers provide comprehensive learning environments, including a highly structured behavior management system, while assisting the students with self-help, vocational, and academic skills.