MTSS Site Specialist

Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of MTSS Site Specialist (three positions). We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in the Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Job Summary

Lead the implementation of a school-wide multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) model consistent with the district framework to ensure: high quality instruction and preventative interventions, assessment practices are applied across all levels of the system for a deeper understanding of each student’s needs and alignment of resources and supports necessary for each student’s academic and social-emotional success.

 

Job Functions

 

Lead teams in implementing school-wide universal screening systems and use data to guide core instruction, as well as to help identify students at-risk.

Assist teachers and school teams in selecting evidence-based interventions and progress monitoring tools matched to student need.

Work with building administrators to ensure MTSS processes, protocols, timelines and implementation plans are implemented with fidelity and meet the needs of students.

Support regular progress monitoring and data reviews, including reviews of treatment integrity.

Consult with teachers and other school staff to boost understanding and interpretation of progress data to determine if students are making adequate progress and whether intervention changes are needed.

Coordinate high-quality MTSS professional development activities for school employees. 

Collaborate with other professionals as well as family and stakeholders throughout the MTSS process.

Collaborate with MTSS Site Specialists and MTSS Site leadership teams.

Develop intervention inventory.

Partner with district-level MTSS Coordinator and District MTSS Leadership Team to implement the MTSS Framework.

Participate in ongoing MTSS professional learning.

Facilitate Student Assistance Team meetings.

Support the school district’s strategic plan.

Assist in analyzing student achievement data and identifying and implementing school, grade level and subject area improvement plans.

Model the IB Learner Profile with students, families and staff.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Current Minnesota Teaching license preferably School Psychologist, Counselor, or Reading

Three years successful experience in a school district setting

Experience with implementing and organizing RTI/MTSS models

Understanding of International Baccalaureate programs

Experience working with adult learners of all content areas, including general education and special education

Understanding of best practices in Social/Emotional Learning

Knowledge of State and Federal Special Education Child Find requirements

Well-versed in understanding, analyzing, organizing, and presenting data.

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with district staff, community partners and leadership team

Proficient user and trainer of technology

Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance

 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.

Application Process: Submit online application at www.sspps.org; application deadline is Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 29, 2019.