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MTSS Coordinator

Job Description

Position Title: MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Coordinator
Reports To: Superintendent or Director of Curriculum and Instruction/Building Principal
Location: Advanced Technology Academy
Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Work Calendar: 12-Month (or as assigned)

Position Summary

The MTSS Coordinator is responsible for leading, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) across the district or assigned schools. This position provides leadership in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support systems to ensure all students receive high-quality instruction and interventions based on data-driven decision making.

The MTSS Coordinator collaborates with administrators, teachers, interventionists, special education staff, counselors, and families to improve student outcomes through evidence-based practices aligned with Michigan Department of Education (MDE) guidance and district initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Program Coordination

• Lead district and/or building implementation of the MTSS framework.
• Develop and monitor MTSS procedures, timelines, and implementation plans.
• Facilitate MTSS leadership team meetings and support school-based MTSS teams.
• Ensure fidelity of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III instructional and behavioral supports.
• Promote equitable access to interventions for all students.
• Coordinate district initiatives related to MTSS, PBIS, school improvement, and student achievement.

Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring

• Coordinate universal screening processes for academics, behavior, and attendance.
• Analyze student achievement and behavioral data to identify trends and areas of need.
• Support staff in interpreting assessment data and selecting appropriate interventions.
• Monitor intervention effectiveness through progress-monitoring tools.
• Prepare reports for district leadership, school improvement teams, and the Board of Education as requested.

Professional Development

• Design and deliver professional learning on MTSS practices, intervention strategies, data analysis, progress monitoring, and instructional best practices.
• Coach teachers and intervention staff in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Support new staff in understanding district MTSS procedures.

Student Support Services

• Coordinate intervention services for students requiring Tier II and Tier III supports.
• Collaborate with general education, special education, English Learner, counseling, and behavioral health staff.
• Participate in Student Assistance Teams (SAT), Child Study Teams, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when appropriate.
• Ensure interventions are documented and monitored according to district procedures.

Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between school staff, families, and community agencies regarding intervention supports.
• Collaborate with principals to ensure consistent implementation across buildings.
• Work with instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, school psychologists, and social workers to align student support systems.
• Assist with district school improvement planning related to MTSS implementation.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure MTSS practices align with Michigan Department of Education guidance and applicable federal and state laws.
• Maintain accurate documentation of intervention plans and student progress.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and program evaluations.
• Stay current on research and best practices related to MTSS, literacy, mathematics, behavior supports, and intervention programming.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, School Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing MTSS, Response to Intervention (RtI), PBIS, or related intervention frameworks.
• Knowledge of Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) and school improvement practices.
• Experience using student assessment and progress monitoring systems.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Michigan School Administrator Certificate or eligibility.
• Experience as an instructional coach, intervention coordinator, curriculum coordinator, or school administrator.
• Experience leading district-wide initiatives.
• Training in PBIS, Restorative Practices, trauma-informed practices, or evidence-based intervention programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Implement comprehensive MTSS systems.
• Analyze multiple sources of student data.
• Lead collaborative problem-solving teams.
• Facilitate professional learning for adult learners.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Utilize educational technology and student information systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move between school buildings and classrooms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of instructional materials up to 25 pounds.

The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable federal and Michigan law.