EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Coordinator

Description of basic functions and responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, assists in all matters pertaining to the development and implementation of a consistent Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model of tiered intervention processes and procedures across the district.  The MTSS Coordinator will provide information and professional development to school site teams, ensuring that MTSS components are established in the district.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Guide the district in the development and implementation of MTSS models and frameworks at school sites

Participate as a member of the Instructional Division

Ensure the development of MTSS models and processes at each school site, based upon parameters established by the district: Student Study Team/Instructional Support Team (SST/IST), Response to Intervention (RTI) programs, and other interventions and support services within and outside the district

Identify clear processes for universal screening, which will be used to identify students who need additional support

Establish a progress monitoring process and data collection procedures, including cut points

Meet with Instructional Support Teams at each site to provide support for intervention implementation

Ensure the development, identification, and establishment of interventions at Tier II and III at each school site

Plan and implement teacher in-service and professional development at each school site

Assist sites in analyzing student needs and linking student needs to appropriate interventions for struggling students

Establish connections for MTSS framework and philosophy to other district initiatives

Identify expectations for the use of MTSS/RTI for both academics and behavioral concerns

Performs other job related duties as required


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Broad understanding of the MTSS/RTI structure as it relates to school reform

Deep understanding of the MTSS/RTI literature

Clear knowledge of the application of RTI model at the secondary level

Knowledge of the implementation and application of MTSS/RTI model at the school site level

Ability to clearly articulate the CDE precepts of RtI2

Ability to use data for decision-making regarding student needs

Ability to design broad scale MTSS framework for adaption at site levels

Ability to conduct professional development in all aspects related to MTSS/RTI, including philosophy, problem-solving methodology, system change, universal screening, progress monitoring, decision making, intervention methods at all tiers for both academic and behavioral needs

Ability to work in a high demand environment

Ability to lead large and small groups through change efforts

Experience with implementing and organizing RTI models

Supervision exercised or received:

Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Special Services

Minimum qualifications:

Administrative Services Credential and one of the following:
Pupil Personnel Services Credential or related credential
California Single Subject Teaching Credential

Five (5) years secondary school experience

Experience with implementing and organizing RTI models

Valid California driver’s license

Evaluation:

Annually by the Director of Special Services

Approved: 01/21/2016 Board Meeting