Core Responsibilities
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Lead and coordinate the school's MTSS process.
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Facilitate MTSS team meetings and data discussions.
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Monitor student academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional data.
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Ensure interventions are implemented with fidelity.
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Collaborate with teachers, interventionists, counselors, administrators, and EC staff.
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Maintain documentation and progress-monitoring records.
Knowledge Areas
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Understanding of the MTSS framework (Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III supports).
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Data analysis and interpretation.
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Progress monitoring tools and assessments.
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Evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions.
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Problem-solving process for identifying student needs.
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Special Education referral procedures and legal requirements.
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NC MTSS implementation guidelines (if applicable).
Leadership Skills
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Ability to facilitate productive meetings.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Coaching teachers on intervention strategies.
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Building consensus and supporting school-wide implementation.
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Organizing timelines, documentation, and follow-up actions.
Data Responsibilities
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Review universal screening data.
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Identify students needing additional support.
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Monitor intervention effectiveness.
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Track student growth and outcomes.
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Use data to make instructional and intervention decisions.
Questions an MTSS Lead Should Be Able to Answer
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Which students need additional support?
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What interventions are currently in place?
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Are interventions being implemented consistently?
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Is the student responding to the intervention?
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What adjustments need to be made?
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When should a student move between tiers of support?
