Job Posting ID: 79
Location(s): REMOTE
Employment Type: Full Time
Posted Date: 06/17/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
JOB TITLE: Kansas MTSS and Alignment Early Childhood Integration Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports and Alignment (MTSS)
LOCATION: Remote/Greenbush Service Center
REPORTS TO: Kansas MTSS and Alignment Executive Director
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITES:
The Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports and Alignment Early Childhood Integration Specialist will join a team of experts to support and carry out the vision and goals of the Kansas MTSS and Alignment’s plan of operation. The Kansas MTSS and Alignment Early Childhood Integration Specialist will be part of a larger training team responsible for ongoing training and coaching of school teams to ensure the successful implementation of Kansas MTSS and Alignment with fidelity. In addition to supporting the statewide efforts for Kansas MTSS and Alignment implementation, this position will also be instrumental in supporting other KSDE initiatives as needs arise.
Essential Functions:
- Deep knowledge in Early Childhood - grade 3 mathematics;
- Experience with early childhood or early elementary evidence-based instructional practices and transition practices;
- Experience with development and implementation of tiered systems of supports such as
Kansas MTSS and Alignment;
- Experience with systems change and effective school improvement processes and practices;
- Experience with evidence-based strategies for culturally diverse learners;
- Experience training adult learners;
- Knowledge and experience with Kansas Early Learning Standards (KELS) and Kansas College and Career Ready Standards (KCCRS).
The successful candidate will possess strengths in communication, integrity, collaboration, flexibility, organization, technology use, initiative, and quality work. Maintaining frequent communication with the Kansas MTSS and Alignment Director will be necessary to ensure that direction and efforts are consistent with the goals of the Kansas MTSS and Alignment Project and KSDE.
Responsibilities/Duties
Maintain and broaden knowledge of current educational research which may impact Kansas MTSS and Alignment practices and training
Participate in activities to support and move forward KSDE’s vision of coherence and alignment of a school improvement process for education systems to utilize
Coordinate efforts for integration of special education and other at-risk student populations into the work
Ensuring feedback loops are developed and used in the service of enacting an effective, coherent system that continually meets the needs of all students and staff
Build, maintain, and sustain appropriate professional relationships with colleagues and clients through times of agreement and times of dissonance
Marginal Functions:
Participate in development and support of educational projects identified by KSDE at request of Special Education Services Team or Project Leadership
Pursue professional development that supports the goals of the Kansas MTSS & Alignment Project at the state and national levels
Consults With:
Kansas State Department of Education, Special Educational Services Team
Kansas MTSS & Alignment Project Leadership and Staff
District and Building Level Administrators and Staff
TASN Staff
Renowned Consultants, Authors, Researchers, Etc.
Qualifications:
Experience at the building and/or district level implementing a multi-tier system of supports or response to intervention principles and evidence-based practices
Strong working knowledge of systems change, results-based staff development, adult learning theory, group facilitation, basic evaluation techniques and problem solving
Experience teaching and/or administering an Early Childhood or Early elementary instructional program required
Requirements of The Position:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, etc.)
Excellent benefit package:
Comprehensive benefits for employees working 1004+ hours per year, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, flexible spending accounts, and ancillary policies available.
Retirement benefits through KPERS and optional 403(b) plans, with Greenbush matching up to $100/month
If applicable, paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal leave, holidays, and parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and student loan planning services for employees and immediate family members
Education Reimbursement up to $1,500 per for eligible employees, plus eligible professional license reimbursement
Greenbush is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a veteran, pregnancy and related conditions, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B visa) for this position.
