Districtwide MTSS Specialist- Secondary 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The MTSS Specialist will support schools in the implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) procedures. This role involves providing training, consultation, and support to administrators, teachers, and school-based leadership teams to facilitate the implementation of MTSS at both the district and school levels. The specialist will also monitor the fidelity of MTSS implementation, particularly in social-emotional behavior support systems, ensuring compliance with district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations. Collaboration with the Student Support Department and coordination of MTSS staff development activities are key aspects of this position. The role requires effective communication, data-informed decision-making, and the ability to build positive relationships with families and staff. Maintaining professional competence through ongoing learning and development is also essential.

Requirements

• Master Degree in Education, School Psychology, or related field.
• 5 years teaching experience.
• Advanced training in MTSS or equivalent experience.
• Experience implementing MTSS.
• Kentucky Teaching Certification (required- must hold or be eligible for KY certification).

Nice To Haves

• Kentucky Principal or Supervisor of Instruction Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides training, consultation, and support to administrators, teachers, and school-based leadership teams to facilitate implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the district and school levels.
• Supports schools through observation and feedback, modeling, interpreting data, and other assistance necessary to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
• Works collaboratively with the Student Support Department.
• Monitors the fidelity of implementation of MTSS at the school level in social emotional behavior support systems.
• Monitors the process to ensure compliance and adherence to district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations.
• Coordinates MTSS staff development activities for school-based and district personnel.
• Attends all professional development and district-level MTSS meetings.
• Encourages and models skillful use of data to inform decision making.
• Communicates monthly with the District Leadership Team.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, and other district personnel.
• Maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff and other school personnel.
• Serves, as requested, on district committees.
• Develops and maintains a positive rapport with families and staff.
• Maintains professional competence through professional reading and attending appropriate workshops, courses, and conferences in keeping with the needs of students and in accordance with district guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Benefits

• Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels
• 10.5-month salaried
• The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level