MTSS Coordinator - Thomaston, United States - Thomaston-Upson Schools

Description

Job Description

Role: MTSS Coordinator

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Contract Days: 200 days

Retirement: TRS

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in all matters pertaining to the development and implementation of a consistent Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model of tiered intervention processes and procedures.
• Provides information and professional development, ensuring that established MTSS components are implemented with fidelity.
• Guides the school in the development and implementation of MTSS models and frameworks based on district and GADOE guidance.
• Ensures the development of MTSS models and processes, based upon parameters established by the district: Student Study Team/Instructional Support Team/Behavior Support Team (SST/IST/BST), Response to Intervention (RTI) programs, and other interventions and support services within and outside the district.
• Identifies clear processes for universal screening, which will be used to identify students who need additional support.
• Facilitates transition and required documentation regarding SST or parent requests for evaluation for specialized and/or related services.
• Establishes a progress monitoring process and data collection procedures, including cut points.
• Meets with Instructional Support Teams to provide support for intervention implementation.
• Ensures the development, identification, and establishment of interventions at Tier II and III.
• Assists sites in analyzing student needs and linking student needs to appropriate interventions for struggling students.
• Establishes connections for MTSS framework and philosophy to other district initiatives.
• Identifies expectations for the use of MTSS/RTI for both academics and behavioral concerns.
• Consults and collaborates with medical and other community providers, as appropriate.
• Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, department, and district meetings.
• Serves on District committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.
• Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies.
• Participates in training programs and applies learned concepts in the classroom to increase student learning.
• Reviews current development literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensures adherence to appropriate safety procedures.
• Follows federal and state laws, as well as Board policies and administrative directives.
• Performs all prescribed activities outlined in the Professional Development Plan according to the time lines indicated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Teacher certification with a minimum of five (5) years experience.
• Broad understanding of the MTSS/RTI structure as it relates to school reform.
• Deep understanding of the MTSS/RTI literature.
• Knowledge of the implementation and application of MTSS/RTI model at the appropriate school level.
• Ability to use data for decision-making regarding student needs.
• Ability to design a broad scale MTSS framework for adoption at the appropriate school level.
• Ability to conduct professional development in all aspects related to MTSS/RTI, including philosophy, problem-solving methodology, system change, universal screening, progress monitoring, decision making, intervention methods at all tiers for both academic and behavioral needs.
• Ability to work in a high demand environment.
• Ability to lead large and small groups through change efforts.
• Experience with implementing and organizing RTI models.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students particularly during emergency situations.

Important Notes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.