Job Description:
Cañon Elementary School District #50
Black Canyon City, Arizona
Teacher on Special Assignment (1.0 FTE, 10-Month Position)
Start Date: July 20, 2026
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Position Overview
The Teacher on Special Assignment serves outside the classroom setting for assignments as determined by the needs of the district and specified by the Superintendent. Specific areas of assignment could include, but are not limited to, teacher support; student support; and/or program development and support. The TOSA is expected to demonstrate leadership in the organization and assist with school improvement efforts.
This position is ideal for an experienced educator looking to take on a leadership role focused on student success, school culture, and community engagement.
Compensation
Total: $63,000 (10-month contract)
Base Salary: $50,000 (1.0 FTE)
Additional Stipends (up to $13,000):
Testing Coordinator – $3,000
Title I Data Coordinator – $5,000
Core Curriculum Technology Specialist – $5,000
Why Join Cañon Elementary
Small school environment with strong community relationships who serves approximately 95 students in a K-8 environment
Opportunity to gain hands-on leadership experience
Direct impact on school culture, instruction, and student success
Supportive administrative structure and collaborative staff
Essential Duties of the Position
This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
Assist in opening/closing of school year
Assist in staff development
Assist with general clerical duties of school
Assist in student discipline and student supervision throughout the school
Assist in data analysis
Assist in program evaluations
Mentor and coach teachers
Write reports and participate in grant writing, as needed or necessary
Maintain positive relations with parents, parent groups, volunteers and outside agencies
Coordinates activities and/or facilitates supervision of after school programs and/or athletics
Other responsibilities as needed to assist the superintendent and building staff
Marginal Duties of the Position:
TOSA may perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
Field Trip Coordinator
Support School Attendance Reporting
Scheduling of Substitutes
Parent Liaison
Testing Coordinator
Support Transportation Services (currently have 2 drivers)
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities associated with the job. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.
Special Requirement of the Position:
Good working knowledge of leadership skills with students, staff, and community
Good time management
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred or in progress)
Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Preferred Qualifications
Arizona Principal or Administrator Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 1–2 years)
Prior experience in instructional leadership, team leadership, or program coordination
Knowledge of school operations, budgeting, and compliance requirements
Work Schedule & Conditions
Expected In Office hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday–Thursday)
One Friday per month for professional development
Occasional evening commitments (e.g., board meetings, fall festival)
Work is performed primarily in a school/office setting
Application Process
Please submit the following:
Resume
Letter of Interest
Three Professional References
Brief statement describing your interest in school leadership and any leadership experience
Submit applications to:
Deanna Brown
Email: dbrown@canonsd50.com
Phone: 623-374-5588 ext. 502
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cañon Elementary School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or employment practices.