WINDHAM CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: MTSS Coordinator & 504/EST Facilitator

REPORTS TO: Principal

APPROVED BY: Superintendent of Schools

UPDATED: 3/25

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Holds or is eligible to hold a Vermont Teaching License.  
• Master's degree in education or a related field.and working knowledge of WCSU and Vermont adopted standards required. 
• olds or is eligible for the appropriate endorsement(s) for assignment.
• Experience working with students with a variety of academic and behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of MTSS and evidence-based interventions.
• Robust data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings.
• Knowledge of special education law and procedures, including Section 504.
• Experience working in Special Ed or Academic Support 

SUMMARY:  

This position will manage and provide leadership for the school's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) and facilitate meetings related to 504 plans and the Educational Support Team (EST). This person will coordinate aspects of the MTSS with the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee the MTSS process: This includes coordinating all three tiers of support - universal instruction for all students (Tier 1), targeted interventions for students with scores below benchmarks (Tier 2), and individualized or intensified interventions for students who continue to struggle (Tier 3).
• Manage 504 and EST processes & meetings: This includes scheduling and documenting meetings and ensuring that student data,  work evidence, and required attendees are present. 
• Coordinate interventions (WIN and FLEX blocks) with AST, regular  & special education staff.
• Oversee the AimsWeb and Star360 LCAS tests three times a year.
• Run benchmark data meetings three times a year. Use data to identify areas where the MTSS process can be improved and to make recommendations for changes, including examining if core instruction meets the needs of at least 80% of students.
• Work with staff: Provide education on MTSS, evidence-based interventions, and data-based decision-making.
• Using Star360 & AimsWeb & classroom data, work with teachers and support staff to identify struggling students, develop and implement interventions, and monitor student progress. 
• Communicate with parents and guardians about MTSS: Provide information to parents about the MTSS process and their child's progress. 
• Stay up-to-date on best practices in MTSS: Attend conferences and workshops, read professional journals, and network with other MTSS professionals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES:

The individual in this position must possess the following:

• Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling obligations
• Self-Control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Cooperation – being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity – being honest and ethical.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Independence – guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Social Orientation – preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION;

Reports to and receives general administrative direction from the Administration Leadership Team.  Evaluated by the School Principal and/or his/her administrator designee.  May receive some technical direction from the Central Office Leadership Team.

GENERAL OUTLINE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.