MTSS Coach

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Coach

Hoquiam School District No. 28 is seeking a MTSS Coach to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems and practices that improve student learning and educator effectiveness through a comprehensive MTSS framework.

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date:
August 5, 2026

Days/

Hours:

Monday
- Friday/minimum 7.5 hours a day following building schedule

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
  - Including at least one from a supervisor
• Internal Applicants
  - Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume

The MTSS Coach provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems and practices that improve student learning and educator effectiveness through a comprehensive MTSS framework. This position partners with school-level teams, district leadership, teachers, para educators, students, families, and community partners to ensure all students have access to equitable, meaningful learning opportunities.

The MTSS Coach serves as both a systems leader and instructional coach, supporting staff through coaching cycles, professional learning, and collaborative problem-solving while providing direct academic, behavioral, and social-emotional intervention support to students. Through a commitment to Hoquiam School District's pillars of Meaningful Relationships, Engaged Learners, Adaptive Pathways, and Community Connections, the MTSS Coach helps remove barriers to learning and promotes success for every student.

• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners.
• Partner with teachers and para educators through coaching cycles, establishing a clear understanding of current practice, setting goals, modeling effective strategies, and providing ongoing support to improve instructional outcomes.
• Support teacher growth through co-teaching, modeling, observation, feedback, and reflective conversations.
• Engage educators in critical analysis of instructional practices and collaborative examination of student work.
• Coordinate and facilitate Student Success Team (SST) processes in collaboration with principals, counselors, and other support staff.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel valued, respected, and empowered.
• Use restorative practices, proactive communication, and conflict resolution strategies to support positive student behavior and growth.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical behavior, confidentiality, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with district instructional coaches as needed to support district initiatives and MTSS.

• Support the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices and intervention programs that improve outcomes for all students.
• Design and implement individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional intervention plans based on student needs and data.
• Provide indirect intervention services to students requiring supplemental supports and possible short-term (6-8 weeks) intervention services to students requiring intensive supports.
• Guide teachers in selecting instructional strategies, resources, and materials that promote engagement, problem-solving, and differentiated learning.
• Use student data to inform instructional planning and monitor the effectiveness of core, supplemental, and intensive instruction and interventions.
• Facilitate common academic and behavioral assessments and support data analysis processes.
• Assist students in developing goal-setting, self-monitoring, self-advocacy, executive functioning, and growth mindset skills.
• Share current educational research, best practices, instructional technology, and emerging trends aligned with district goals and curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with principal to coordinate building assessments.

• Lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the district's MTSS framework in collaboration with district leadership.
• Develop systems to monitor implementation fidelity and effectiveness of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports across all tiers.
• Provide training, consultation, and technical assistance to school staff and leadership teams regarding MTSS practices and implementation.
• Develop and facilitate professional learning opportunities, including orientation and training for staff new to the district.
• Support collaborative planning for multilingual learners and other student groups requiring specialized support.
• Implement documentation systems that ensure sufficient evidence of supplemental and intensive interventions.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate student performance and implementation data to guide decision-making.
• Develop reports, research summaries, and recommendations to support district and building-level decision-making.
• Support grant implementation and compliance reporting as assigned.
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