Educational Facilitator - Castaic, United States - iLEAD California Charters

Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Educational Facilitator - MTSS Coordinator

REPORTS TO: School Director or Designee

CLASSIFICATION: Certificated/

WHO WE ARE (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY (POSITION OVERVIEW)

Reporting to the School Directors, the MTSS Coordinator is responsible for the overseeing and implementing the SST process, tracking data and creating and implementing a variety of intervention strategies for struggling learners.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Conduct oneself in a professional manner as the point of contact for EFs and families regarding interventions and the SST process.
• Oversee Intervention Coordinator Support employee and collaborate with investment team heads as needed.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintain data, attend meetings, and perform any tasks needed for the purposes of WASC, LCAP, charter renewal, CA Dashboard, MTSS, PIR, EL, SST, state testing etc.
• Adhere to California school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, and school regulations and procedures.
• Schedule, coordinate and facilitate all SST meetings and processes.
• Monitor and/or update the SST processes, forms and policies.
• Provide guidance to Educational Facilitators (e.g., in regards to baseline assessments, interventions, general role/responsibilities for both the EF and parent) to ensure the SST process runs efficiently.
• Work with the SPED assessment team to determine when SSTs are warranted versus when a request should go directly to assessments.
• Maintain learner SST folders by year and make sure all necessary documents are maintained and organized, adding all necessary team members.
• Ensure interventions are being completed and follow up with EFs regularly to ensure documentation/quantitative data is being collected to ensure the validity of interventions.
• Collaborate with school psychologists, counselors, education specialists or any other necessary SPED team members prior to the SST meeting to discuss the proposed plan for SST based off of initial data that has been submitted.
• Maintain SST spreadsheets/records with detailed notes by learner.
• Respond to all SST emails and all related concerns.
• Coordinate with the Student Support team for assessments as needed.
• Provide ongoing training for EFs on the SST process.
• Collaborate with the student support team on OG tutoring and other supports.
• Train EFs on the Response to Intervention (RTI) triangle perspective.
• Oversee, develop, and implement the EF intervention website/platforms for learners and families.
• Closely track school data and present to all stakeholders as necessary
• Develop a system to help everyone track and understand goals, standards and progress toward them.
• Collect data to be utilized for various reporting entities.
• Provide intervention training materials to staff as needed.
• Conduct ongoing troubleshooting for Exact Path.
• Coordinate with investment teams as needed to provide and support intervention strategies, ensure intervention subscriptions are available and promote intervention curriculum.
• Complete other duties as defined by the Director(s) of the program or other school leaders.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
• Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.
• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seek to understand, develop multiple solutions to find the best answer.
• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.
• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.
• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.
• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING (QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid California Teaching Credential
• ELL Authorization - CLAD, BCLAD desirable
• Demonstrate proficiency in technology skills with the ability to learn and use online platforms, systems and software to support learning and record keeping.
• Previous experience with homeschool or independent study programs preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to perform tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate standards of moral character and maintain a professional demeanor to serve as an effective role model for learners.
• Exercise mature judgment in working with confidential information.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Work independently, be a self starter, problem solve and multi-task.
• Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective working relationships with all learners, families and staff.
• Exhibit an enthusiasm for learning and the belief that each learner can and will succeed.
• Understand, recommend and support a variety of learning styles, philosophies, and approaches to better support the homeschool endeavor.
• Ability to align and assign curriculum and activities with standards and to adopt grading practices that can be used authentically assess a learner's progress.
• Willingness to be involved on teams and committees to support the school's mission and vision.
• Belief in the iLEAD California mission and a willingness to work as a vital part of the iLEAD team to ensure excellence in learning opportunities and contribute to the iLEAD California community as a whole.
• Understand and apply Steven Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" as well as Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and collaborate with teammates.
• Implement plans and adjust as necessary.
• Ability to oversee and manage a team.
• Exhibit conflict resolution skills necessary for resolving issues as they arise.
• Provide evaluations and feedback for team members as applicable.

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iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don't discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.