MTSS and Exceptional Children Program Specialist

Job Title: MTSS and Exceptional Children Program Specialist

Reports To: Director of Testing, Accountability and MTSS

Work Schedule: 12-month position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: District Office with travel to school sites

Position Summary:

The MTSS and Exceptional Children Program Specialist is responsible for enhancing and aligning the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with Exceptional Children (EC) referral and support processes across the district. This role ensures a seamless, data-informed, and student-centered process that supports early intervention, equitable identification, and effective services for students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. 

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Alignment and Development

• Collaborate with district and school staff to align MTSS and EC frameworks, ensuring that referral processes are transparent, consistent, and data-driven.
• Develop, refine and maintain clear protocols and decision-making tools for determining when students may need EC evaluations.
• Hold school teams accountable for adherence to district protocols
• Support the integration of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports across all tiers.
• Monitor and evaluate the fidelity of MTSS implementation in relation to EC referrals.
  
  

Referral and Evaluation Support

• Assist school teams in interpreting student data to inform pre-referral interventions and determine eligibility for EC evaluations.
• Ensure EC referrals are timely, appropriate, and comply with district, state and federal regulations.
• Provide coaching and guidance to school-level Student Support Teams and MTSS Teams regarding documentation and intervention strategies.
  
  

Professional Development and Capacity Building

• Design and deliver professional learning sessions for teachers, administrators, and support staff on MTSS processes, interventions, and EC referral pathways.
• Train school teams on evidence-based practices for academic and behavioral interventions and how to document progress monitoring data.
  
  

Data Management and Compliance

• Collaborate with data teams to analyze trends in referrals, evaluation outcomes, and disproportionality.
• Support compliance with IDEA and state EC policies through ongoing audits and reviews.
• Assist with the development of district-level reports and presentations related to MTSS and EC integration.
  
  

Collaboration and Consultation

• Serve as a liaison between the EC department, school-based MTSS teams, and other departments (e.g., curriculum, behavior, mental health).
• Participate in interdisciplinary problem-solving meetings at both the school and district levels.
• Facilitate case reviews for complex student situations requiring cross-functional team input.
  
  

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field required.
• Licensure in Special Education or related service area preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public education, with experience in MTSS and/or Exceptional Children’s programs.
• Experience in school-based problem-solving and student support team processes.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of MTSS frameworks and special education eligibility requirements.
• Skilled in using student data to guide decisions and improve systems.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations related to special education and student support services.
• Highly skilled with technology and data analysis tools 

Working Conditions:

• Office and school environment; frequent travel between schools.
• May require evening meetings or extended hours.
  
  

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of

work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be

interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications

required of employees to this job.

Shift Type: Full-Time 

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