Manager, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Manager, MTSS is a full-time, exempt executive leader in the Department of Student Assessment and MTSS, reporting directly to the Executive Director (ED) of Student Assessment and MTSS. The position drives the districtwide vision, governance, and systemic scaling of MTSS across Chicago Public Schools’ 500+ schools. It leads strategic alignment, policy execution, and systemwide integration of core instruction, academic interventions, and social-emotional supports to promote equitable, high-impact learning experiences for students. The Manager oversees district strategy, implementation systems, professional learning, cross-departmental partnerships, and vendor relationships. The role also advises executive leadership on strategy, performance management, policy design, and systemic implementation, and uses districtwide data and school feedback to assess outcomes and continuously improve MTSS practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, School Psychology, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
At least five years of professional experience in education, school psychology, or district-level administration.
At least three years driving complex, large-scale systems or cross-functional academic/MTSS initiatives within a large organization or urban school district.
Demonstrated success designing districtwide adult professional-learning strategies.
Deep systems-level expertise in MTSS frameworks, specialized instruction for English Language Learners (ELL), and Special Education (Diverse Learners).
Classroom teaching or instructional coaching experience.
Mastery of urban MTSS design, multi-tiered systems architecture, and translating district strategic plans into scalable school-level operations.
Advanced ability to build, evaluate, and use enterprise data systems to monitor implementation fidelity, student progress, and programmatic impact across hundreds of sites.
Exceptional strategic communication skills for leading cross-functional committees, briefing executive leaders, and navigating complex policy environments.
Proven ability in vendor management, project management, contract oversight, and aligning external technology tools with internal district MTSS frameworks.
High emotional intelligence, agility, and decision-making capability to lead transformational change and foster equity in a fast-paced environment.
Must establish and maintain residency within the City of Chicago within six months of hire and throughout employment; all CPS employees must be Illinois residents.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or doctorate from an accredited college or university in Educational Leadership, Systems Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or a relevant discipline.
Classroom teaching or instructional coaching experience in Math or Literacy.
At least three years of direct supervisory experience leading teams and managing vendor relationships or strategic projects.

Responsibilities

Architect and drive the districtwide MTSS Action Plan, including policy, operational frameworks, and equitable resource allocation across central office teams, networks, and schools.
Align MTSS practices across central office departments and district initiatives, including Literacy, Math, OMME, OSD, OECE, OSCPA, OSSE, and OSEL.
Chair and convene the cross-departmental CPS MTSS Committee, establishing governance standards and supporting executive alignment and integration.
Establish, implement, maintain, and improve districtwide systems for evaluating MTSS fidelity, continuous improvement, and student-outcome impact in alignment with CIDT indicators.
Synthesize districtwide implementation analytics and present weekly progress reports, strategic risks, and recommendations to Teaching and Learning leadership.
Serve on the Teaching & Learning Leadership Team and Academic Leadership Team, advising executive leaders on district strategy, performance management, policy design, and systemic implementation.
Oversee program strategy, high-level network partnerships, cross-departmental alignment, vendor relationships, and team management.
Manage vendor relationships and contract performance for relevant MTSS platforms, software tools, and intervention providers.
Monitor national best practices, policy trends, and research in large-scale urban MTSS implementation to improve CPS frameworks.
Set the districtwide MTSS strategy for professional learning, coaching models, and change-management resources for Central Office administrators, Network Chiefs, Principals, and lead teachers.
Conduct strategic site visits across school networks to evaluate MTSS implementation, capture best practices, and refine district guidance using feedback from school-based staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.