MTSS Specialist

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools•Chapel Hill, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The goal of the MTSS Coordinator is to work collaboratively with district and school-level staff (administrators, school psychologists, curriculum coordinator, teachers, and others), for the systemic implementation of MTSS at the school level.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field is required
Must hold a current administrative or teacher license in the State of North Carolina
Training and/or 3-5 years of experience with the MTSS process at the school level
Training and/or 3-5 years of experience administering standardized tests and utilizing their results to support the school improvement process
Superior interpersonal, oral communication, and written skills
Excellent organizational and facilitation skills
Sufficient and precise data preparation and management such that limited supervision or review is required to verify data
High degree of proficiency in oral and written communication
Ability to work effectively with people
Technological savvy and aptitude for new systems
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in the field of Education is preferred

Responsibilities

Leads and implements the schoolwide integration of MTSS
Supports the development of required components for systems of interventions
Collaborates with district and school staff on protocols associated with the Evaluation and Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities within MTSS
Assists in organizing structures for school-level MTSS teams
Collaborates with district and school level teams to compile, maintain, review, and report data for student needs and linking needs to appropriate interventions
Provides training for school-based staff on MTSS-related topics
Supports staff members in the development and use of instructional and behavioral support tools, functional behavior assessment, and behavior management plans
Coach/support staff members on the use and methods of data collection
Uses assessment data about the student and his/her environment(s) in developing appropriate interventions and programs
Provides consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustment of students
Complete classroom observations as needed
Stays abreast of district and state policies on MTSS and ensures those policies are implemented correctly
Oversees test administration for tests including but not limited to, the PSAT, ACT, Benchmarks, CDM, EOCs, and other standardized testing as required
Monitors test administrations within the building.
Responds to situations that may arise during test administrations
Oversees the security and distribution of testing materials
Assures proper test administration, test security, and testing accommodations within the school site
Stays current on testing requirements and regulations by attending training sessions provided by NCDPI and the school district and communicates these responsibilities to school staff as appropriate
Coordinates the school's test administration schedule
Conducts training of building-level test administrators and proctors, as required
Analyze student and teacher performance data as needed by the Principal
Maintains strict confidentiality and security of testing materials
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, administrators, and support personnel in a team approach to solving individual student needs
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with clarity to stakeholders
Demonstrate ability to use conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, facilitate, and implement meaningful professional development activities
Ability to maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality throughout all duties
Must model and maintain exemplary punctuality and attendance
Performs other duties as assigned as needed by the Principal