2025 LESC Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Program Application
  • 2025 LESC Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Program Application

    Deadline: 11:59pm on Monday, April 21, 2025
  • To complete your application, you will need to submit:

    • This online form
    • Your resume
    • A writing sample
  • Applicant Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • TOSA Logistics

  • Location

    This position reports to our Santa Fe office. Selected applicants will be expected to work in-person at our office, excluding holidays and other closures.

  • Travel

    Once a month, the LESC meets to hear from community members, discuss education issues, and consider policies for the next legislative session. These committee meetings happen around the state and are a great opportunity to interact with lawmakers and see first-hand how policies are created.

    These meetings typically require 3-4 days of travel, with approved food and logding expenses covered and transportation provided by staff.

  • Short Essay Questions

  • Please tell us why you are interested in LESC's TOSA position. (1-3  paragarphs)

  • Please provide an example of how you might go about exploring educational policy issues. (1-3 paragraphs)

    Describe one aspect of New Mexico’s K-12 public education system that you would like to change. What factors would you consider as you explore possible policy solutions? Whose perspectives would you seek? Are there any potential policy solutions you’ve already considered? 

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  • Resume

    Please save your resume as a PDF file with the following name format. 

    Example: Annie_Armatage_Resume

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  • Writing Sample

    Please provide a writing sample between 1-5 pages in length.

    This could include college essays or research papers, grant applications, or other writing you've produced that exhibits your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and professionally. 

    Please save your writing sample as a PDF file with the following name format.

    Example: Annie_Armatage_Writing_Sample

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  • References

    Please provide the following information for two references.

    • Name
    • Occupation
    • Relationship to applicant
    • Phone number
    • Email

    We must be able to contact your references for your application to be considered complete.

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