Elementary MTSS Intervention Specialist (Comp. Ed) - (26-27)

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Job Title: Elementary MTSS Intervention Specialist (Comp. Ed)

Reports to: Campus Principal 

Dept. /School: Student Services and Campus Assigned

Funding Source: Compensatory Education Funds 

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt 

Pay Grade: A15

Duty Days: 187 

Date Revised: 05/2024

Primary Purpose: 

Provide academic intervention support through the MTSS tiered support system in the area of reading and math. The MTSS interventionist is utilized as a campus support for training teachers on interventions used with Tier 2 students. MTSS Interventionists are responsible for identifying students who need additional academic support and co-facilitating MTSS meetings three times a year. They ensures all MTSS meetings are documented in the district platform system (eSTAR). The MTSS interventionist may be asked to serve more than one campus. 

Qualifications: 

• Certified EC – 6 Generalist Certification
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate
• ESL Certification
• Master’s Degree preferred 
• 3 years teaching experience in English Language Arts and/or Special Education preferred
• Campus leadership experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of MTSS interventions for academic and behavior, at-risk education, instructional technology, and Tier 1 highly effective teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated competency in the instruction of early literacy, reading comprehension and foundational math skills.
• Strong data analysis skill set, as well as strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, parents, teachers, school administrators, behavior interventionists, counselors and diagnosticians.
• Skilled in working in collaborative team-based environments.
• Skilled in working with and presenting to diverse populations of students, parents, and community members.
• Ability to provide campus level professional development.
• Proficient at coaching and leading campus staff in the area of instruction and assessment tools.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making, especially under challenging circumstances.
• Skilled in human relationships, conflict resolution strategies and procedures; and team-building methods and techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Work closely with other campus personnel to identify at-risk students and ensure targeted and intensive interventions are provided to students who need additional academic support.
2. Support the academic needs of Tier 3 students who demonstrate reading and math deficiencies by providing remedial instruction and computer-assisted instruction with individual students and/or in small groups. 
3. Collaborate and provide professional development to staff on the MTSS process and support teachers on how to administer universal screeners, utilizing eSTAR: MTSS, identifying students who need additional support, creating effective intervention plans and monitor student progress.
4. Take initiative to support CIP with leadership and coaching opportunities.
5. Coordinate students’ learning needs with classroom teachers.
6. Provide differentiated instruction to meet individual learning needs. 
7. Frequently communicate with parents/guardians.
8. Attend required district and campus training.
9. Attend student support meetings, as needed (i.e. ARD, MTSS, LPAC, and 504 meetings) 
10. Communicate regularly with teachers, support personnel and administrators.
11. Maintain state and local requirements for MTSS/RTI.
12. Review all paperwork before submission to ensure accuracy and completion
13. Be accountable to the campus or campuses served.
14. Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible. 
15. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. 
16. Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance.
17. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the campus administration and MTSS Coordinator.

Supervisory Duties:
N/A

Equipment Used: 
Personal computer, copier, calculator, and fax machine 

Working Conditions: 

Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Position requires repetitive hand motions and occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high. Regular district-wide travel may be required.

*This position is based on need; therefore, campus assignment can change at any given time.*

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required. 

Salary : $63,976 - $85,450