Director Of Mtss And Intervention Services

Director of MTSS and Intervention Services

Reports To:

Chief Academic Officer

Purpose of the Position:
The Director of MTSS and Intervention Services provides district leadership for the implementation and continuous improvement of a comprehensive K–12 Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The position is responsible for designing, coordinating, and monitoring academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional intervention systems that support student success and improve outcomes for all learners.

The Director leads district efforts to ensure schools implement evidence-based instructional and intervention practices, utilize data-based decision-making, and establish effective systems for prevention, intervention, progress monitoring, and student support. This position collaborates across departments to build capacity among educators and leaders while ensuring equitable access to high-quality interventions and supports for students with and without disabilities.

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the district's K–12 Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Develop, maintain, and monitor district frameworks, protocols, and procedures related to academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional interventions.
• Ensure alignment between core instruction, intervention systems, school improvement efforts, and district strategic priorities.
• Facilitate district MTSS advisory committees and leadership teams to evaluate implementation, review data, and establish priorities.
• Support schools in establishing effective teaming structures, including MTSS Leadership Teams, Problem-Solving Teams, and School Improvement Teams.
• Coordinate district-wide intervention systems for students requiring academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional support.
• Support the implementation of research-based interventions in literacy, mathematics, behavior, attendance, and social-emotional learning.
• Lead district efforts related to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, and other evidence-based behavioral frameworks.
• Assist schools in developing targeted intervention plans and monitoring student progress across all tiers of support.
• Establish and support systems for behavioral intervention planning, student re-entry planning, and postvention support when needed.
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning related to MTSS implementation, intervention practices, data-based problem solving, behavior support, and student success systems.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to principals, district leaders, instructional coaches, MTSS teams, and school-based staff.
• Support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and school leadership teams in analyzing student data and planning effective instructional and intervention responses.
• Build educator capacity to implement evidence-based practices with fidelity.
• Develop tools, resources, and implementation guides that support district consistency.
• Lead district implementation of universal screening and progress monitoring systems.
• Analyze district, school, and student-level data to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and inform decision-making.
• Monitor intervention fidelity and implementation effectiveness across schools.
• Collaborate with Research and Accountability staff to collect, analyze, and report academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional data.
• Support schools in using data to identify student needs, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and determine next instructional steps.
• Provide leadership and support for data-based problem-solving processes for students with and without disabilities.
• Collaborate with school teams to ensure effective intervention planning and progress monitoring prior to referral for special education evaluation.
• Support district procedures related to Specific Learning Disability (SLD) identification and intervention documentation.
• Collaborate with Exceptional Children, Student Services, school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and other support personnel to ensure coordinated systems of support.
• Assist school teams in identifying barriers to student success and implementing effective solutions.
• Support district and school leadership teams in behavioral threat assessment processes and intervention planning.
• Provide training and support related to school preparedness, crisis response, and recovery efforts.
• Collaborate with district and school safety teams to strengthen prevention, intervention, and postvention systems.
• Coordinate behavioral and mental health support planning in collaboration with appropriate district personnel and community agencies.
• Ensure district MTSS processes align with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Monitor implementation of district strategic initiatives related to student achievement, climate and culture, attendance, and intervention systems.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for district leadership regarding MTSS…