What are the responsibilities and job description for the MTSS Specialist position at YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Experience And Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree in the Education, Special Education or Reading Specialist preferred) with extensive coursework in Special Education.
- Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate(s) required
- Minimum five (5) years teaching experience
- Knowledge of instruction, relevant curriculum and strategies leading to success for students not meeting grade-level standards.
- Experience in Special Education and/or English language instruction preferred
- Knowledge of research findings in an MTSS environment that includes Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) and Positive Behavior Support (PBIS)
- Knowledge of research-based interventions
- Strong background in effective implementation of professional development, data assessment and instructional coaching.
- Thorough knowledge of principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, including how these topics intersect with the MTSS in each school
- Analyze assessment and other relevant data to assist in creating goals and objectives and evaluating the effectiveness of program services
- Thorough understanding of State standards
- Understanding of culture, lifestyle, educational and social needs of ethnic and marginalized students and children of poverty
- Computer technology and software skills
- Strong knowledge of culturally responsive teaching
- Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
- Drug Screening (self-paid)
- Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates
- Letter of Interest, Resume and Application through the District website
- Organize, coordinate and co-facilitate the work of the District MTSS Team for designated school
- Appropriately use and facilitate the use of program quality/fidelity data and outcome data at all levels of the system (District and building-level analysis)
- Assist with designing intervention and monitoring response to intervention for students that are struggling
- Facilitate school MTSS Team in developing strategic plans for intervention and growth for all students.
- Monitor and report student achievement data associated with the multi-tier assessments.
- Manage student intervention caseloads
- Mentor and lead school-based problem-solving teams through development and implementation of MTSS at all tiers
- Serve as a liaison to Administrators, Teachers, Counselors, School Social Workers, School Psychologists and other stakeholders to develop appropriate positive behavior interventions and supports through MTSS
- Customize and facilitate professional development in behavior and MTSS, based on school needs
- Develop others with effective coaching strategies.
- Read, interpret and apply legal mandates, policies, rules, regulations and operational procedures pertaining to school and departmental operations
- Provide support for schools to accelerate student achievement and eliminating all achievement gaps
- Develop goals and objective; establish and meet schedules and timelines; work with discretion and confidentiality
- Define projects and specifications; deal with a variety of projects simultaneously; prepare clear and concise management reports
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in written form in a clear and concise manner
- Exchange and retrieve information in person and on the telephone
- Apply policies and procedures related to the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position with good judgment in a variety of situations
- Assist District and School Administrators in the implementation of multi-tier systems of support using balanced assessments to inform literacy and behavior
- Maintains records as required by the school, District, and/or State and makes appropriate reports as directed
- Communicate and work closely with the classroom teachers, while assisting in the development of each students' intervention program
- Have in-depth knowledge of data collection and progress monitoring
- Model lessons and strategies in the classroom
- Develop and provide materials for/with colleagues
- Visit classrooms and provide feedback to teachers
- Consult with District curriculum/instruction, Special Education, EL and Student Services personnel regarding strategies and techniques to foster process of struggling students
- Identify best practices regarding teaching, instruction, and assessments in MTSS
- Assist teachers in building an interactive classroom environment focused on the District-identified Tier I instructional strategies
- Perform fidelity checks to ensure interventions are being implemented as planned/expected
- Collaborate with curriculum staff to develop and implement integrated curriculum relating to improving student achievement and closing the achievement gap