Director of MTSS & Intervention Systems

Location: La Joya

Job Title: Director of MTSS & Intervention Systems Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director of Special Education Pay Grade: AD 7

Dept./School: Academics and School Leadership Initiated Date: April 2026

WHO WE ARE

La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. With a strong 100-year legacy in the Rio Grande Valley, our vision - Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student - reflects our urgent focus on student outcomes.

Our work is rooted in five district priorities:

Customer Service

Trust & Transparency

High-Quality Instruction

Excellence in Leadership

Integrity & Accountability

We are committed to ensuring every student has access to high-quality instruction in every classroom. The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) plays a critical role in ensuring early identification, timely intervention, and equitable access to academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a strategic, systems-oriented, and outcomes-driven leader to serve as the Director of MTSS & Intervention Systems. This leader provides district wide oversight of intervention systems, MTSS implementation, and early intervention frameworks to ensure all students receive timely, evidence-based academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support.

The Director ensures alignment between Tier 1 core instruction, Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, and special education referral processes, strengthening early intervention and reducing inappropriate referrals. This role partners with campus leaders, academic teams, and student support departments to implement effective intervention systems and improve student outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated record of strengthening intervention systems, improving student achievement, using data to drive decision-making, and building campus capacity to support diverse learners.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a district wide vision for MTSS aligned with district academic priorities and student outcome goals.
• Establish clear expectations for intervention systems, progress monitoring, and campus MTSS implementation.
• Ensure alignment between MTSS, special education, academic instruction, and student support services.
• Collaborate with Academic Services, Special Education, Research & Accountability, and campus leadership to strengthen intervention systems.
• Use data and continuous improvement cycles to strengthen student intervention outcomes.

2. MTSS Implementation & Intervention Systems

• Lead district wide implementation of MTSS across all campuses.
• Ensure consistent implementation of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 intervention supports.
• Establish systems for intervention planning, implementation, and progress monitoring.
• Ensure campuses utilize evidence-based interventions aligned to student needs.
• Monitor intervention fidelity and effectiveness across campuses.

3. Data, Progress Monitoring & Accountability

• Develop and maintain MTSS data tracking systems using district data platforms.
• Monitor student intervention outcomes, including academic, behavioral, and attendance indicators.
• Analyze district wide MTSS data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and executive summaries to support district leadership.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of intervention systems.

4. Campus Support & Capacity Building

• Provide coaching and support to campus administrators and MTSS teams.
• Support campuses in developing effective intervention plans based on student data.
• Guide campus teams in intervention problem-solving and decision-making processes.
• Assist campuses in strengthening Tier 1 instruction and reducing intervention dependency.
• Support implementation of MTSS systems aligned to district expectations.

5. Professional Learning & Staff Development

• Design and deliver professional learning related to MTSS and intervention systems.
• Build campus capacity to implement evidence-based interventions.
• Train staff on data analysis, progress monitoring, and intervention planning.
• Support instructional leaders in strengthening core instruction and…