ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE

Laramie, Wyoming

JOB DESCRIPTION: MTSS/504 Instructional Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The MTSS/504 Instructional Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and management of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Section 504 processes at Laramie High School. This position works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, counselors, intervention staff, students, and families to ensure students receive appropriate academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports. The specialist assists in identifying student needs, coordinating interventions, monitoring progress, facilitating Section 504 plans, and promoting equitable access to educational opportunities. This role is focused on improving student outcomes through data-informed problem solving, instructional support, and compliance with federal and district requirements.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The MTSS/504 Instructional Specialist:

1. Supports the implementation of the school-wide MTSS framework, including academic, behavioral, and attendance interventions. *

1. Facilitates the identification of students requiring Tier II and Tier III interventions through data review and problem-solving processes. *

1. Coordinates intervention planning with teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff to ensure appropriate student supports are in place. *

1. Monitors student progress and assists staff in using progress monitoring tools and intervention data to inform instructional decisions. *

1. Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of Section 504 accommodation plans for eligible students. *

1. Schedules and facilitates Section 504 meetings and ensures proper documentation and compliance with federal law and district procedures. *

1. Collaborates with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction, accommodations, and intervention strategies for students experiencing academic or behavioral challenges. *

1. Provides instructional coaching and support to staff regarding intervention strategies, student supports, and MTSS best practices. *

1. Partners with families to communicate student progress, explain intervention processes, and support student success. *

1. Works closely with counselors, administrators, special education staff, and student services teams to ensure coordinated support systems for students. *

1. Participates in multidisciplinary meetings, including MTSS teams, Section 504 meetings, problem-solving teams, and transition planning meetings. *

1. Assists in the analysis of school-wide student data to identify trends, barriers, and opportunities for improvement. *

1. Ensures all services comply with Section 504 requirements, district policies, and applicable state and federal education laws *.

1. Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school and/or District committees, taskforces, in-depth studies, or councils). *

1. Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District. *

1. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model. *

1. Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes essential functions

(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification. This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to an employee at this level.)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to use effective communication skills; ability to use time effectively; strong organizational skills; ability to collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, families, and supervisors; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; ability to analyze student data and apply data-driven decision making; knowledge of MTSS frameworks and intervention systems; knowledge of Section 504 requirements and educational accommodations; knowledge of instructional strategies and intervention techniques; knowledge of student behavior supports and conflict resolution; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities; and ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:                  Bachelor's Degree; secondary teaching certification from the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.

Work Experience:      Experience with MTSS systems, student interventions, Section 504 processes or student support services at the secondary level.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

-       The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position.  Albany County School District #1 encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for further information.

-                Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

-                Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

-                Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.

-                Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.

-                Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

-                Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.

-                Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.

-                Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: May require travel to multiple sites.

EVALUATION

-       Evaluation of this position shall be by the Principal/Asst. Principal.

Salary : $54,000 - $85,796