Job Description

The Multi-Tiered Student Support Specialist (MTSS) Specialist will implement early intervention strategies to support identified at-risk, general education students within the school building.

Job Functions:

• Develop, document, maintain ongoing academic plans (Individual Student Growth and learning plans) and behavioral intervention plans
• Oversee assessments and provide interventions that will be progress-monitored over a period of time
• Utilize multiple service delivery methods and research-based interventions
• Maintain and update the database that identifies students to receive MTSS support and the results of the interventions provided
• Work with building teams to support the implementation of PBIS
• Support homework completion
• Communicate to parents regarding the students’ progress as well as strategies the parents can use in the home
• Facilitate goal-writing throughout the year for identified students
• Meet/report progress to parents, school teams and district teams when appropriate
• Provide supplemental instruction (one-on-one, in small groups)
• Participate in monitoring visits from the state and/or the district
• Document Mentoring/Support academic/behavioral supports
• Provide tutorial supports after-school for targeted support
• Assist student in enrollment in summer or after school programs
• Assist with School wide PBIS and implementation/collection of student information system data
• Provide Direct Tier II behavioral support for targeted students and collect/maintain data for three years
• Purchase supplies as needed for interventions
• Participate in on-going, targeted professional development training
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1 to 2 years relevant work experience required
• Active educator license in related field required
• Demonstrated knowledge of PBIS
• Experience in an alternative classroom setting is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic and behavioral strategies for struggling students
• Demonstrated ability to track and analyze student data
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement lessons based on assessment and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written and oral communication

Additional Information

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience, degree attainment, and credentials. A competitive benefits package will also be offered.

KIPP Memphis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.