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TITLE: MTSS Coach

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future. 

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community. 

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

IPS utilizes a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) that supports academic, behavioral, and social emotional outcomes for ALL students. The implementation of MTSS is to ensure that ALL students are provided with high quality instruction that develops the whole child, is equitable, evidence-based, and ensures that their academic, behavior, and social-emotional needs are met within a supportive learning environment. 

The MTSS Coach role is a 10-month role and will assist with providing effective MTSS best practices implementation across the district with particular emphasis on special education best practices and alignment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in the standardization of district MTSS practices by ensuring that schools implement the IPS MTSS Academic Guidance Framework best practices in the areas of problem-solving, evidence-based interventions, progress monitoring, intervention planning, accountability, and fidelity by collaborating with schools to address individual school needs. 

• Utilize foundational knowledge of best practices and systems prioritized by IPS to support schools’ implementation of MTSS for all learners

• Collaborate with USS and schools to identify disparity trends in data, when evident, and address these trends through MTSS approaches as well as by leveraging central support 

• Develop and provide MTSS school support around maximizing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction/intervention, data analysis and data collection, progress monitoring and intervention planning, and other site-specific needs.

• Prepare, collect, and organize reports/documentation and data on supports provided to schools. (i.e., communications, presentations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring school/district needs are met in an effective and timely manner.

• Understand and apply an equity centered lens to problem solving.

• Work with the District MTSS Senior Coordinator to assist in monitoring MTSS implementation effectiveness across schools/district.

• May have other assigned duties.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following: 

• Broad knowledge, experience, and understanding of MTSS implementation and application at the school level 
• Experience and extensive knowledge in PLCs, intervention planning, data analysis, data collection, and progress monitoring 
• Ability to use data for decision-making regarding school / student needs 
• Ability to lead large and small groups and conduct professional development in aspects related to MTSS 
• Knowledgeable of PK-12 ELA and Math standards, as well as district-adopted curriculum, balanced assessment system, and instructional practices
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Valid IDOE teaching license
• Special Education certification is preferred but not required
• At least five years teaching experience 

A Day in the Life of an MTSS Coach:

An MTSS Coach is a professional leader who provides high level support to school MTSS Teams and/or PLCs to ensure that consistent and effective MTSS implementation is occurring across school buildings through the use of MTSS best practices as outlined in the IPS MTSS Academic Guidance framework

The MTSS Coach can expect to spend the majority of his/her time supporting schools with MTSS implementation, intervention planning, using data in PLCs and other MTSS related duties. This role will also work with the District MTSS Coordinator to action plan and problem solve strategies to improve/enhance MTSS impact across the district. 

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: 

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Eligible per supervisor’s discretion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. 

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.