MTSS Specialist Split between HES and SMS

MTSS Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
• Strong understanding of instructional practices, student assessment, and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to support students with diverse academic and behavioral needs
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, staff, families, and community partners

LOCATION:       Split position between Hollywood Elementary School and Saluda Middle School

REPORTS TO:   Principals and Director of Student Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  190 Days

SALARY:           Based on teacher salary schedule

OVERVIEW:      The MTSS Specialist serves will be responsible for leading the implementation and monitoring of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). This position focuses on coordinating academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional supports for students. The specialist collaborates with teachers, instructional staff, counselors, and administrators to ensure that data-driven practices are used to identify student needs, implement targeted supports, monitor progress, and adjust interventions to improve student outcomes.

DUTIES:            Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Leadership and Coordination

• Serve as the school leader responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
• Lead school teams in developing and monitoring tiered supports for academics, behavior, attendance, and social-emotional development.
• Facilitate MTSS team meetings and problem-solving processes focused on student success.
• Collaborate with the principal and leadership team to align MTSS practices with school improvement goals.
• Work with administration to ensure the master schedule provides adequate time for intervention and enrichment.

Data Analysis and Monitoring

• Coordinate the collection, analysis, and use of student data to identify learning and behavioral needs.
• Lead staff in using data to make informed instructional decisions and adjust supports.
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and ensure appropriate progress monitoring practices.
• Maintain systems for documenting interventions and student progress.

Instructional Support

• Collaborate with teachers and instructional staff to support effective instructional practices and interventions.
• Provide guidance and coaching related to differentiation, targeted instruction, and student support strategies.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based practices designed to improve student learning outcomes.

Student Support Systems

• Coordinate academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional supports within the school.
• Work collaboratively with counselors, interventionists, and support personnel to ensure appropriate services are provided to students.
• Assist with the development and implementation of plans for students requiring additional support.

Professional Learning

• Provide professional development and coaching to staff related to MTSS practices, data use, and intervention strategies.
• Support teachers in implementing effective strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate regularly with school staff, families, and district personnel regarding student support systems.
• Serve as a liaison between school teams and district support services when necessary.
• Promote collaboration among teachers, interventionists, counselors, and other support personnel.

Other Responsibilities

• Support school-wide initiatives that promote a positive culture, climate, and student engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.   

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor.  Saluda County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.