Lead Interventionist MTSS - Chicago, United States - Distinctive Schools

Description

Job Description

Title: Lead Interventionist (MTSS SY)
Location: CICS Longwood- 1309 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Reports To: Principal
Salary: Starting at $66,000, commensurate with experience
Employee Type: Regular Full Time
Start Date: August 2024

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.

Position Overview

A Lead MTSS Interventionist supports the implementation of the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) at the campus level and acts as a core member of the MTSS campus triad. A Lead MTSS Interventionist provides interventions, monitors student progress, and supports planning and facilitation of the school's problem-solving process. Responsibilities include monitoring student data, collaborating with school psychologists, teachers, instructional coaches, student services team, and other interventionists to ensure that all students across Tiers 2 and 3 are making appropriate gains in their learning. Additionally, a Lead MTSS Interventionist partners with the Regional MTSS Manager and members of the Academic Team and contributes to the work of the MTSS Expanded Design Team and Regional MTSS Huddles.

Responsibilities

Culture

• Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making
• Believe that all students and teachers can learn and can achieve great things
• Contribute to the equity work of the campus and network and engage in culturally responsive decision making
• Build and foster a culture of belonging through positive and professional teacher-coach relationships
• Honor teacher voice and autonomy
• Cultivate a strengths-based, equity focused mindset
• Celebrate teacher growth and development
• Foster positive climate and culture
• Serve as a positive role model

Interventions 70%

• Deliver and monitor progress of Tier 2 and 3 interventions to students in math and literacy as co-determined by the campus problem solving team
• Support behavior interventions, planning, and progress monitoring
• Utilize best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention and curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified students
• Collaborate with Teachers, other Interventionists, School Psychologists, and other members of the team to determine best-fit interventions for students who require instructional or behavior supports
• Communicate with families on MTSS processes, intervention, and student progress
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Perform other duties as assigned

MTSS Processes 15%

• Implement the DS Model and MTSS Processes
• Co-design and co-facilitate the Campus Problem Solving Meetings and MTSS Triad Meetings
• Implement Regional/Network DS Model that includes MTSS framework, processes, tools for academic and behavior at the campus
• Maintain a whole-child, strengths-based mindset and use a culturally responsive lens when designing interventions and making decisions
• Support the problem-solving process at grade level data and planning meetings as needed
• Co-plan effective Tier 1, 2, and 3 instructional supports for students and classrooms within problem solving meetings
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all campus interventions within established network systems
• Maintain inventory of campus interventions, tools, and materials
• Participate in DS Observation Structures and intervention fidelity checks in partnership with Regional MTSS Manager and/or Principal/Assistant Principal
• Leverage student and teacher voice in the design of interventions

Assessment and Data Analysis 10%

• Review & analyze campus academic and behavior Tiers 2, and 3 data
• Support the coordination and implementation of the campus' universal screening process for both academics and behavior
• Regularly monitor student and campus data (Tiers 2, and 3) and respond to data with effective interventions and support
• Monitor progress throughout intervention cycles and provide real time feedback
• Attend Data & Design meetings as requested and as needed
• Research ongoing best practices to ensure strong resources and approaches are constantly being utilized with students

Instructional Leadership 5%

• Serve as a member of the network MTSS Expanded Design Team
• Partner with the Assistant Principal and DS Academic Team to strengthen MTSS processes at the campus level
• Co-lead the MTSS problem-solving process with MTSS Triad
• Partner with Assistant Principal to ensure strong fidelity of implementation and accountability for interventions, teacher trainings and student progress/growth
• Contribute to staff development activities to foster teacher's professional growth and enhance student learning regarding MTSS
• Participate in all required professional development
• Lead professional development on MTSS framework, tools, and key practices for campus staff as needed
• Attend Instructional Leadership Team and Student Services Team as requested
• Attend all campus Academic Planning/Dashboard meetings

Requirements (minimum)

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Educator License or equivalent in state of employment (IL or MI)
• 5 years lead classroom teaching experience
• Must obtain an average of 'Effective' rating according to the DS Teaching Framework for 2 consecutive years at DS in all domains or equivalent from outside organization
• Technology demands:
  • Ability to review and analyze student and campus data from multiple sources
  • Proficient with cloud based software solutions (Google Suite)
  • Ability to learn digital tools and and programs as needed for the position
  • Proficient in DeansList for documentation
• Travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration
• Must be willing to work an extended academic calendar year of 11 months

Physical demands: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 50% walking, and 20% standing

Benefits

• 25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)
• 12 weeks family paid leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 403b match
  • Fully match up to 3%
  • 50% match up to 5%
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement
• Gym and wellness discounts
• And more

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EEO: Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

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