MTSS Coach

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SERENDIPITY CENTER, INC

MTSS Coach

Portland, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Transforming Education, Empowering Lives: Lead as our MTSS Coach at Serendipity Center

    Serendipity Center is leading the way in therapeutic education, offering a holistic approach that integrates Mental Health, Special Education, Wellness, and Transition Readiness. Our mission is clear: to empower students who need extra time, attention, and skill development to reach their full potential. As we grow, we are seeking a dedicated MTSS Coach to help guide our educational and administrative efforts.

    Why Serendipity Center?

    At Serendipity Center, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll find a community committed to excellence and support. As a private non-profit institution, we provide all the resources necessary for student success conveniently located on campus. Our commitment to small class sizes ensures that each student receives personalized attention, supported by a diverse team that includes teachers, Program Assistants, and a comprehensive array of professionals.

    Perks and Benefits:

    • Excellent PTO: Enjoy plenty of time off (48 hours of PTO/ 1st year) allowing for a healthy work-life balance, including breaks during school closures calculated out to a minimum of 32 paid days off during the school year.
    • Comprehensive Benefits: Receive full health benefits starting on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Participate in our 403(B)-retirement plan with a match after 1 year.
    • Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing professional development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
    • Free Lunch: Enjoy free lunches during scheduled school days prepared by our kitchen team, featuring fresh ingredients from our garden.
    • Casual Dress Code: Show up as your most authentic self and wear what makes you feel confident, comfortable and expresses your individual style.
    • Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate, mission-driven teammates who are dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.
    • Growth Opportunities : Benefit from opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive and synergetic environment.

    You’ll Drive the Mission By:

    System-Wide MTSS Coordination & Oversight
    • Owns the implementation and health of Tier 1 Universal systems, including the integration of core academic structures, classroom environments, and behavioral frameworks (e.g., CHAMPS, Classroom Matrices).
    • Acts as the central bridge between tiers, identifying 'radar list' students based on academic and behavioral data points and providing input at multidisciplinary problem-solving meetings (ISST) to transition students between universal, targeted (Tier 2), and intensive (Tier 3) supports.
    • Collaborates with the Vice Principal and Behavior Specialist to maintain a school-wide intervention menu for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning (SEL) to ensure delivery of evidence-based practices.
    • Conducts regular, structured classroom-wide observations using approved tools to evaluate instructional design, tier-fidelity, and classroom management practices.
    • Facilitates job-embedded coaching cycles with teachers, utilizing data, observation findings, and continuous improvement frameworks to optimize learning zones and reduce environmental triggers.
    • Models and coach’s classroom teams on physical and cultural environment setups, including visual schedules, structured transition routines, and universal reinforcement systems.
    • Reinforces evidence-based teaching practices and curriculum implementation presented through internal or agency required trainings.
    • Collaborates with Program Supervisor and leadership to plan, organize, and distribute classroom staffing workloads (including Instructional Assistants and Program Assistants) proactively and responsively to meet systemic needs.
    • Participates actively in multidisciplinary team leadership, upper/lower school meetings, classroom team meetings, admissions, and Intensive Student Support Team (ISST) meetings.
    • Manages the MTSS and Tier 1 budget expenditures in accordance with organizational guidelines and shifting program needs.
    • May assume instructional responsibilities by serving as teacher of record during the extended absence of certified teacher.
    Instructional & Environmental Coaching
    • Conducts regular, structured classroom-wide observations using approved tools to evaluate instructional design, tier-fidelity, and classroom management practices.
    • Facilitates job-embedded coaching cycles with teachers, utilizing data, observation findings, and continuous improvement frameworks to optimize learning zones and reduce environmental triggers.
    • Models and coach’s classroom teams on physical and cultural environment setups, including visual schedules, structured transition routines, and universal reinforcement systems. Reinforces evidence-based teaching practices and curriculum implementation presented through internal or agency required trainings.
    Behavioral Support & Response Coordination

    • Partners with school leadership (VP, Principal) and Behavior Specialists to establish planned, consistent, and fluent classroom-level responses to unexpected student behaviors.

    • Supports classroom teams in monitoring, reviewing, and implementing Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and individualized desk/visual goals.

    • Attends Continuous Improvement Team Meetings (CITM) to assist teachers with planning, post-suspension re-entry meetings, and potential referrals to Tier 2 behavioral interventions.

    • Coordinates complex student cases with an interdisciplinary team of Clinical Case Managers, SpEd Coordinators, SLPs, Interventionists, and administrators to seamlessly weave therapeutic and clinical strategies into daily classroom routines.

    • Assists in school-wide universal behavioral systems, including the oversight of the PBIS layered reinforcement systems (e.g., class-wide point systems, group contingency incentives, and school-wide spotlight awards).

    Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Operations

    • Coordinates complex student cases with an interdisciplinary team of Clinical Case Managers, SpEd Coordinators, SLPs, Interventionists, and administrators to seamlessly weave therapeutic and clinical strategies into daily classroom routines.

    • Collaborates with Program Supervisor and leadership to plan, organize, and distribute classroom staffing workloads (including Instructional Assistants and Program Assistants) proactively and responsively to meet systemic needs.

    • Participates actively in multidisciplinary team leadership, upper/lower school meetings, classroom team meetings, admissions, and Intensive Student Support Team (ISST) meetings.

    • Manages the MTSS and Tier 1 budget expenditures in accordance with organizational guidelines and shifting program needs.

    • May assume instructional responsibilities by serving as teacher of record during the extended absence of certified teacher.

    What Makes You Qualified?

    • Education/experience: A master's degree in mental health, social work, education, or a closely related field is required for this role and 3 years’ experience as a classroom teacher, clinical case manager, special education coordinator, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, or equivalent role within an educational or therapeutic setting.
      • Experience implementing and coaching on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), data-driven decision-making, and job-embedded instructional coaching models is highly preferred.
    • Certification/Licenses: This position requires a current professional license one of the following areas (Teaching license, SLP, LCSW, Social Work, etc.), or a current license in another state pending in Oregon.
    • General Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and parents/guardians, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
    • Computer Skills: General MS Windows and word-processing skills
    • Physical Demands ** :** Must be able to perform Physical Management of students, including active crisis intervention and safety containment protocols (e.g. CPI, Ukeru trained practices).

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities over personnel, but directs and guides the instructional/behavioral implementation practices of classroom teams and coaches program staff on best practices. This position also participates and provides input on interviewing and hiring of program staff.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    General office conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to assault by a student. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually average-moderate, but sometimes may be moderate and occasionally loud.