Districtwide MTSS Specialist-1.0 FTE (supporting secondary Schools)

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Support schools in the implementation of MTSS procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides training, consultation, and support to administrators, teachers, and school-based leadership teams to facilitate implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the district and school levels.
• Supports schools through observation and feedback, modeling, interpreting data and other assistance necessary to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
• Works collaboratively with the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and the Office of School Leadership.
• Monitors the fidelity of implementation of MTSS at the school level in academic support systems.
• Monitors the process to ensure compliance and adherence to district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations.
• Coordinates MTSS staff development activities for school-based and district personnel.
• Attends all professional development and district-level MTSS meetings.
• Encourages and models skillful use of data to inform decision making.
• Communicates monthly with the District Leadership Team.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, and other district personnel.
• Maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff and other school personnel.
• Serves, as requested, on district committees.
• Develops and maintains a positive rapport with families and staff.
• Maintains professional competence through professional reading and attending appropriate workshops, courses, and conferences in keeping with the needs of students and in accordance with district guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

• A Multi-Tiered System of Support model and implementation of a MTSS model in school settings.
• Academic and behavior interventions to support high quality instruction for all students and to meet student’s individual needs.
• Measurement tools for various levels of assessment; including adaptive and curriculum-based measurement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Master Degree in Education, School Psychology, or related field.
• 5 years teaching experience.
• Advanced training in MTSS or equivalent experience.
• Experience implementing MTSS.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Kentucky Teaching Certification (required- must hold or be eligible for KY certification).
• Kentucky Principal or Supervisor of Instruction Certification (preferred).

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to manage stress and workload.
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Salary : $55,939 - $99,102