Multi-Tiered System of Supports Specialist; MTSS - AHS

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Specialist

200-day work schedule

REPORTS TO:

Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) years of teaching experience
• Holds valid Georgia Certification at T-5 level or higher
• Demonstrates exceptional written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to relate well with educators, parents and students
• Exhibits a professional attitude and demeanor at all times dealing with fellow employees, parents, students, and community
• Exhibits time on task and flexible, cooperative, progressive and hardworking attitude
• Possesses leadership experience at the school/system level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to attend to details and to efficiently multi-task
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Demonstrates knowledge of research-based instructional strategies
• Demonstrates ability to model and assist teachers in implementing instructional strategies in the designated content area
• Demonstrates knowledge of available instructional interventions and the ability to supervise and evaluate their effective implementation
• Demonstrates ability to interpret and implement federal laws, state rules, and local policies
• Demonstrates an ability to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills with school staff, central office staff, parents/guardians, students, and community
• Demonstrates ability to work with limited supervision
• Demonstrates an excellent attendance record

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Serves as case manager for students receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports by facilitating all MTSS meetings
• Communicates with key stakeholders and works with MTSS school-based teams, Tier 2 Team, and Tier 3 Team to implement the MTSS framework, which includes academic and behavioral supports
• Trains and supports colleagues on MTSS implementation
• Compiles, analyzes and utilizes student data (universal screening, progress monitoring, formative and summative assessments)
• Implements and sustains a comprehensive MTSS framework in accordance with the implementation rubric
• Supports teachers in identifying student needs and selecting appropriate interventions
• Monitors the effectiveness of student interventions and provides support with progress monitoring
• Prepares all required reports and maintains all appropriate records related to areas of responsibility
• Models and facilitates the evaluation of the types of responses to instruction/intervention for large groups, small groups, and individual students
• Provides technical assistance to administrators, teachers and school-based leadership teams to facilitate implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports at the school level. This includes the development of professional learning communities that integrate standards-based instruction. Technical assistance activities include observation and feedback, modeling and other supportive assistance necessary to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports
• Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned