Manager of MTSS - Michigan Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Okemos, MI

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About The Position

Position Summary The Manager of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) will work collaboratively with the School Leader and leadership team to manage overall school operations, including leading staff, working with parents and students, and monitoring instruction. The Manager of MTSS will work directly under the School Leader of Michigan Connections Academy and will ensure that the school operates in compliance with all Michigan and federal regulations, including but not limited to Title I and 31a programming. This individual will evaluate staff members providing academic support services to students. Additionally, the District Assessment Coordinator functions include managing, organizing, and collaborating with the administration team to provide safe, secure and confidential testing environments. This position’s duties will extend beyond test coordination and will also include working with teachers to better analyze data and provide specific training. Please note that travel throughout the state of Michigan will be required throughout the school year. Position Summary and Description: Responsible for developing, leading, implementing, monitoring, and collaborating with other educators in school-wide integration of the MTSS Framework. Maintaining the MTSS handbook and monitoring the fidelity of implementation of the MTSS processes in the district. Provide training, consultation, and support to administrators, teachers and other professional staff for students with academic and behavioral challenges in the area of professional development, programming, and resources to increase student achievement. Works in conjunction with the Leadership Team Supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of the staff in a performance-based environment Attends professional development Identify at-risk students based on student academic data that are below proficiency level. Assistance activities include observation and feedback, modeling, interpreting data and other supportive assistance necessary to implement MTSS Would attend scheduled PLC meetings to provide data, analyze trends, and document student achievement Regularly analyzes the effectiveness of interventions to improve student learning and school performance and provides data to school leadership Conduct analysis on trends in student performance in the areas of academics and behavior outcomes. Monitors process to ensure compliance and adherence to district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations Communicate with identified stakeholders working on Data Teams, and Multi-disciplinary Teams to implement the MTSS model Knowledge of current research and national trends on MTSS. Knowledge of ESSA, Title I, and other Federal, State and Local laws and policies concerning the education of children. Knowledge of K-12 curriculum, instructional programs, teaching methodologies, and best practices. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Conduct program reviews, develop new programs and/or courses, and revise MTSS frameworks as needed to align with National or State Framework changes. Inform administrators and teachers about changes Research and coordinate the selection of instructional/program materials and resources associated with MTSS; oversee the process for adopting instructional materials. Coordinates District and State Assessments: Manage and organize all aspects of standardized testing, including State Testing, English Language assessments, Competency Testing, Advanced Placement testing, ACT/PSAT/SAT testing, MAP and FastBridge Work collaboratively in the planning, organization, and execution of testing for the school, including the Manager of Counseling, the Manager of Special Education, and the Leadership Team Receive, inventory, organize, and disseminate state-mandated tests; retrieve and organize test materials for return to state testing agencies Prepare and arrange for shipment or pickup and retrieval of testing materials to and from test sites Order, organize, store, and inventory school-wide assessment materials as directed Organize standardized testing, with the PreID process, noting student accommodations, and managing the schedule for the testing Create a communication plan that includes timely notifications and organizes relevant information to be shared with staff and parents Assist in notifying parents of upcoming testing, contacting students who must take various types of tests Track and address participation issues, including parent refusal requests Coordinate with Pearson Virtual Schools to order needed technology, make a distribution plan for sites, and monitor and adjust as needed Oversee and possibly coordinate and initiate contracts with outside school districts to organize testing at the local school district upon parent request Provide school-wide as well as role-specific training covering all aspects of state testing Assist with the preparation of test data, School Report Card or other school data In addition to the expectations listed above, you will bring the following to our schools and students: Initiative & Persistence – Expect personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best. Has the drive and actions to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers. Strategic thinking & Vision – Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way to peers, internal and external stakeholders. Developing Others – The ability to set clear expectations and to hold others accountable for performance. Collaboration – Seeks to establish positive, collaborative relationships and values all voices and appreciates the strengths of others. Work ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and produce significant output. Organization – Plans, organizes, and schedules in an efficient, productive manner to focus on key priorities. Analytical – Determines opportunities and trends through comprehensive analysis of current student performance trends. Constant Learning – Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback.

Requirements

Michigan residency required
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university required
Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with six years minimum of successful teaching experience with consistently strong student performance results.
Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule.
Three years of administrative or management experience preferred, charter school management a plus.
Michigan School Administration Certification or ability to obtain within 3 years
Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Working knowledge and experience working with a variety of assessments for grades K-12
Experience using data to drive interventions, instruction and student outcomes â Experience leading adults
Proven track record supporting teaching staff, effectively managing their time and enabling them to achieve their goals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Thrives in a collaborative environment
Competent with Microsoft Excel and the Google Platform.
Ability to network and represent school in a positive manner
Passion for improving the education of diverse learners

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university preferred
Virtual teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, leading, implementing, monitoring, and collaborating with other educators in school-wide integration of the MTSS Framework.
Maintaining the MTSS handbook and monitoring the fidelity of implementation of the MTSS processes in the district.
Provide training, consultation, and support to administrators, teachers and other professional staff for students with academic and behavioral challenges in the area of professional development, programming, and resources to increase student achievement.
Works in conjunction with the Leadership Team
Supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of the staff in a performance-based environment
Attends professional development
Identify at-risk students based on student academic data that are below proficiency level.
Assistance activities include observation and feedback, modeling, interpreting data and other supportive assistance necessary to implement MTSS
Would attend scheduled PLC meetings to provide data, analyze trends, and document student achievement
Regularly analyzes the effectiveness of interventions to improve student learning and school performance and provides data to school leadership
Conduct analysis on trends in student performance in the areas of academics and behavior outcomes.
Monitors process to ensure compliance and adherence to district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations
Communicate with identified stakeholders working on Data Teams, and Multi-disciplinary Teams to implement the MTSS model
Knowledge of current research and national trends on MTSS.
Knowledge of ESSA, Title I, and other Federal, State and Local laws and policies concerning the education of children.
Knowledge of K-12 curriculum, instructional programs, teaching methodologies, and best practices.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Conduct program reviews, develop new programs and/or courses, and revise MTSS frameworks as needed to align with National or State Framework changes.
Inform administrators and teachers about changes
Research and coordinate the selection of instructional/program materials and resources associated with MTSS; oversee the process for adopting instructional materials.
Coordinates District and State Assessments: Manage and organize all aspects of standardized testing, including State Testing, English Language assessments, Competency Testing, Advanced Placement testing, ACT/PSAT/SAT testing, MAP and FastBridge
Work collaboratively in the planning, organization, and execution of testing for the school, including the Manager of Counseling, the Manager of Special Education, and the Leadership Team
Receive, inventory, organize, and disseminate state-mandated tests; retrieve and organize test materials for return to state testing agencies
Prepare and arrange for shipment or pickup and retrieval of testing materials to and from test sites
Order, organize, store, and inventory school-wide assessment materials as directed
Organize standardized testing, with the PreID process, noting student accommodations, and managing the schedule for the testing
Create a communication plan that includes timely notifications and organizes relevant information to be shared with staff and parents
Assist in notifying parents of upcoming testing, contacting students who must take various types of tests
Track and address participation issues, including parent refusal requests
Coordinate with Pearson Virtual Schools to order needed technology, make a distribution plan for sites, and monitor and adjust as needed
Oversee and possibly coordinate and initiate contracts with outside school districts to organize testing at the local school district upon parent request
Provide school-wide as well as role-specific training covering all aspects of state testing
Assist with the preparation of test data, School Report Card or other school data