Districtwide MTSS Specialist-1.0 FTE (supporting secondary Schools)

Fayette County Public Schools • Lexington, KY

3h • 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 support schools through observation and feedback, modeling, data interpretation, and other necessary assistance. Collaboration with the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and the Office of School Leadership is expected. The role includes monitoring the fidelity of MTSS implementation in academic support systems at the school level, ensuring compliance with district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations. Additionally, the specialist will coordinate MTSS staff development activities, attend professional development and district-level MTSS meetings, and encourage the use of data for decision-making. Monthly communication with the District Leadership Team and maintaining cooperative relationships with parents, staff, and other district personnel are key responsibilities. Effective written and oral communication, serving on district committees as requested, and developing positive rapport with families and staff are also part of the role. Professional competence will be maintained through ongoing professional reading and attending relevant workshops, courses, and conferences. The ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn is a plus. The role also involves performing other assigned duties and maintaining regular attendance.

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 Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and the Office of School Leadership.
• Monitors the fidelity of implementation of MTSS at the school level in academic 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
• See the salary schedule here.
• A Salary Estimator is available here

What This Job Offers

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