Job Description

The MTSS Coordinator position will serve students in the K – 8 setting. This position will be responsible for the implementation and oversight of the RTI process and maintenance of student records students receiving tiered interventions and 504 plans.

Job Responsibilities:

** Team Leadership**

** 50%**

• Provide coaching to and management of interventionists
• Conducts SST meetings to ensure the team is conducting the four major activities in response to student’s needs: 1) identifies areas of weakness, 2) determines research-based interventions, 3) determines validated progress monitoring tool, and 4) analyzes ongoing progress monitoring data to determine next steps.
• Conducts regular ‘data-talks’ with grade level teams regarding students at Tier 2.
• Conducts collaboration meetings with grade level/content area teams regarding MTSS implementation
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints regarding student support services.

Professional Development

** 15%**

• **** Provides guidance and support for the effective use of behavioral support tools (Functional Behavior Investigations, behavior action plans, positive behavior supports).

• Provides training, explanations, and modeling regarding best practices in intervention implementation.

• Provides observations and coaching to assist teachers and others implementing interventions with fidelity.

** Compliance**

** 35%**

• Responsible for maintaining updated electronic files for all students in the SST/504 process

• Completes all processes in compliance with relevant federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

· Attends all requisite district-level meetings/trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience, with at least one year in special education or providing intervention programming
• Knowledge of MTSS and RTI and data analysis
• Experience implementing behavior support plans
• Experience in Urban Education
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional
• Student Focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community
• Direction Setting: Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to action
• Achievement Orientation and Performance Management: Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers that he/she manages
• Cultural Competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
• Instructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data
• Instructional Leadership: Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students’ knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies
• Achievement Orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing environments; bounce back quickly from setbacks.

Additional Information

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary that depends on prior experience, as well as a benefits package including

• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental)
• Life and Long-term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (mandatory for all employees)

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

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