Continuous Improvement MTSS Consultant

Continuous Improvement MTSS Consultant

Kent ISD   

Full time, 260 day year round position   

Non-Union Professional, Grade 7 (commensurate with experience and background)

May involve travel to multiple sites

The Continuous Improvement MTSS Consultant supports constituent districts and schools in strengthening systems that improve student outcomes through the application of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), implementation science, and the continuous improvement process. This position provides coaching, facilitation, and technical assistance to district leaders and implementation teams. The consultant collaborates with district and ISD teams to develop sustainable systems for data use, professional learning, and equitable instructional practices that improve outcomes for all students. This position is funded through the Regional Assistance Grant, therefore services will only be provided to schools and districts identified as CSI, ATS, TSI, and Partnership by MDE. As with all grant funded positions, unknown future reductions in grant funds may affect the longevity of this role.

Education and Experience Required

1. Master’s degree preferred in education, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, school psychology, special education, or a related field.
2. Minimum of five (5) years of successful professional experience in instruction, assessment, continuous improvement, consulting/technical assistance, training, administration, or a related field.
3. Experience in the facilitation and implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the ISD and/or local district level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

1. Strong understanding of the logic and application of an MTSS framework.
2. Understanding of systems thinking and its application to the continuous improvement process and MTSS.
3. Understanding of evidence-based implementation practices and implementation science.
4. Knowledge of Michigan Department of Education accountability system.
5. Ability to build trust and respect diverse perspectives, including those of individuals who may be underrepresented in decision-making processes due to race, ethnicity, language, or status.
6. Effective training, facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills for working with adult learners.
7. Strong project management skills, including the ability to organize tasks, manage timelines, and coordinate multiple initiatives.
8. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to collect, analyze, and use a variety of data sources and apply appropriate research within strategic planning, continuous improvement, and intervention processes.
9. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of audiences and gain cooperation from internal and external partners.
10. Fluent and effective use of technology to support communication, collaboration, and data analysis.
11. Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning
12. Willingness to accept coaching and feedback.
13. Ability to travel to meet the needs of constituent districts.

Duties and Responsibilites

1. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with constituent districts to support continuous improvement and MTSS implementation.
2. Collaborate with local district administrators and implementation teams to plan, organize, and facilitate MTSS and continuous improvement activities.
3. Support Identified districts and schools in planning, organizing, and implementing continuous improvement activities aligned with Michigan Department of Education accountability and reporting requirements.
4. Apply systems thinking and implementation science to support districts in building effective systems that improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
5. Work with district MTSS teams and administrators to establish data collection systems, data analysis protocols, decision-making rules, and evaluation and reporting processes.
6. Provide coaching and consultation to district leadership teams and staff to strengthen the implementation of evidence-based strategies.
7. Support the planning, organization, and delivery of professional learning activities related to continuous improvement and MTSS.
8. Facilitate groups through change processes and support them in addressing adaptive challenges associated with systems improvement.
9. Collaborate with implementation teams to evaluate local data and provide consultation to improve student performance and outcomes.
10. Work collaboratively with the ISD MTSS implementation team.
11. Maintain knowledge of current educational issues, research related to continuous improvement, and MTSS implementation.
12. Provide timely responses to requests for information and technical assistance from constituent districts.
13. Maintain high-level training, facilitating, coaching, and presenting skills for conducting professional learning.
14. Maintain documentation related to grant requirements.
15. Maintain regular and consistent employee attendance.
16. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and vacation days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources