Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Specialist
200-day work schedule
REPORTS TO: Principal
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Five (5) years of teaching experience
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Holds valid Georgia Certification at T-5 level or higher
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Demonstrates exceptional written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to relate well with educators, parents and students
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Exhibits a professional attitude and demeanor at all times dealing with fellow employees, parents, students, and community
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Exhibits time on task and flexible, cooperative, progressive and hardworking attitude
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Possesses leadership experience at the school/system level
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
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Demonstrates ability to attend to details and to efficiently multi-task
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Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
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Demonstrates knowledge of Georgia Standards of Excellence
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Demonstrates knowledge of research-based instructional strategies
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Demonstrates ability to model and assist teachers in implementing instructional strategies in the designated content area
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Demonstrates knowledge of available instructional interventions and the ability to supervise and evaluate their effective implementation
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Demonstrates ability to interpret and implement federal laws, state rules, and local policies
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Demonstrates an ability to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
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Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills with school staff, central office staff, parents/guardians, students, and community
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Demonstrates ability to work with limited supervision
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Demonstrates an excellent attendance record
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
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Serves as case manager for students receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports by facilitating all MTSS meetings
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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
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Trains and supports colleagues on MTSS implementation
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Compiles, analyzes and utilizes student data (universal screening, progress monitoring, formative and summative assessments)
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Implements and sustains a comprehensive MTSS framework in accordance with the implementation rubric
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Supports teachers in identifying student needs and selecting appropriate interventions
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Monitors the effectiveness of student interventions and provides support with progress monitoring
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Prepares all required reports and maintains all appropriate records related to areas of responsibility
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Models and facilitates the evaluation of the types of responses to instruction/intervention for large groups, small groups, and individual students
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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
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Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities
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Other duties as assigned
