TITLE: MTSS Coach

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization

committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think

critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a

purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to

succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and

authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse

opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an

organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the

Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired

by our vision and are energized by investing in academic improvement. The MTSS Coach will be

responsible for assisting in all matters related to development and implementation of a consistent

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model of tiered intervention processes and procedures

across the school. The MTSS Coach will provide information and professional development to

school teams, ensuring that MTSS components are established at the school. This is a full-time, 10

month position and will report directly to the Principal.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and

provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Think strategically and analytically; a natural problem solver who can efficiently grasp and

act on a big picture, quickly analyze the root causes and define new ways forward

• Ability to chart a clear course, juggle many tasks and priorities, and work efficiently in a

fast-paced environment

• Embrace a fast-moving organization. Deadlines, changing priorities and new projects

inspire you to rise to the occasion. Your planning will be the backbone of an efficient and

productive team

• Establish systems, develop project plans, and support implementation
• Manage up and across different pieces of work to ensure the team meets goals
• Deliver crisp, clean messages in writing or on the phone; communications are articulate

and concise.

• Display an understanding of the audience and knows how to deliver inspiring messages

and tough news with ease and tactful finesse

• Partner with education leaders and other stakeholders, motivating them to make

incremental change and take quantum leaps

• Help identify solutions independently and eager to contribute and learn
• Other duties as assigned

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as the MTSS Coach, you might:

• Develop, lead, implement, monitor and collaborate with other educators in the schoolwide

integration of MTSS

• Coach and train colleagues on MTSS implementation
• Manage, analyze, and utilize student data to drive student support
• Provide direct services as follows:
• Train and coach school leadership teams and teachers on the MTSS framework
• Work to develop, implement, and sustain IPS’ MTSS Framework
• Support teachers in identifying student needs and providing appropriate

interventions

• Attend professional development and district-level MTSS meetings
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with families and staff

WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Leverage interpersonal skills in order to build and maintain strong relationships
• Display strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Exhibit excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Manage a team effectively and possesses strong leadership skills
• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial

environment

• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff members
• Display a passion for education and an unwavering belief that ALL children can learn

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must

occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate

in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color,

religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy,

veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally

recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation,

threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or

work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the

above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is

not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this

position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job

descriptions, but are an essential function.