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POSITION:                       Early Childhood MTSS Coordinator (GSRP)  1.0 FTE      

LOCATION:                       P-CCS GSRP Classrooms

JOB SUMMARY:

The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Coordinator for GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) classrooms is a grant-funded position designed to oversee, implement, and monitor a comprehensive, multi-tiered framework of academic, social-emotional, and behavioral supports.

The MTSS Coordinator will collaborate closely with GSRP classroom teachers, Early Childhood Administrator, and families to ensure that all preschool students receive the high-quality instruction and targeted interventions necessary for success. This role focuses heavily on early intervention, data-driven decision-making, and coaching teaching staff on evidence-based practices tailored for four-year-old learners within the GSRP framework.

As a grant-funded position, the MTSS Coordinator supports the implementation of grant requirements and program goals established by GSRP and Wayne RESA, helping to ensure equitable access to high-quality instruction and intervention services for all students. The continuation of this position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Certification

-   Required: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, School Psychology, or a closely related field.

-   Preferred: Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Educational Leadership.

    -   Preferred: Valid state teaching certificate with an Early Childhood (ZA/ZS) endorsement, or professional license in school social work, counseling, or school psychology.

Experience

      -  Required: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in an early childhood setting (GSRP, Head Start, or state-funded preschool preferred).

      -  Required: Demonstrated experience with MTSS, Response to Intervention (RTI), or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) frameworks.

     -  Preferred: Experience coaching adult educators, facilitating professional learning, or leading multi-disciplinary school teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

      -  Deep understanding of child development, developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), and GSRP program requirements.

      -  Proficiency in administering and analyzing early childhood assessments (e.g., ASQ, COR Advantage, TS Gold, CLASS).

      -  Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse staff and families.

     -  Strong organizational skills and proficiency in using technology for data tracking and presentation.

Background & Compliance

     -  Must pass a comprehensive finger-printed criminal background check and central registry clearance.

     -  Must meet all licensing requirements set forth by the state licensing agency for childcare/preschool settings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

1. MTSS Framework Coordination & Leadership

-   Lead the implementation of the Early Childhood MTSS (EC-MTSS) model across all GSRP classrooms, aligning practices with the GSRP Implementation Manual 

     and state guidelines.

-   Facilitate regular MTSS data-review and child-study meetings with teaching teams to identify students in need of Tier 2 (targeted) or Tier 3 (intensive) interventions.

-   Establish and refine referral pathways, progress-monitoring protocols, and intervention exit criteria.

 -   Integrate social-emotional frameworks, such as the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children, into the 

     daily GSRP structure.

     2. Data Analysis, Assessment & Progress Monitoring

-   Oversee the administration of universal screening tools (e.g., ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2) and GSRP-approved child assessment tools (e.g., COR Advantage or TS Gold).

-   Analyze school-wide, classroom, and individual student assessment data to identify trends, achievement gaps, and systemic support needs.

-   Guide teachers in collecting, graphing, and interpreting formative assessment and behavioral data to measure the effectiveness of specific interventions.

     3. Teacher Coaching, Support & Professional Development

-   Provide job-embedded coaching, side-by-side modeling, and consultation to GSRP teachers and associate teachers on Tier 1 (universal) classroom 

     management, environment design, and differentiated instruction.

-   Collaborate with teachers to design, implement, and track individualized behavior support plans (IBSPs) and academic tier interventions.

-   Plan and deliver professional development sessions on positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), trauma-informed practices, and 

     early literacy/math strategies.

      4. Family Engagement & Collaborative Advocacy

-   Partner with families to explain the MTSS process, share developmental data, and provide strategies for home-based support.

-   Serve as the primary liaison between GSRP classrooms, local school districts, special education teams, and community mental health/developmental resources.

 -   Facilitate transition-to-kindergarten planning for students receiving intensive Tier 2 or Tier 3 services.

EVALUATION:                     Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel.

REPORTS TO:                       Program Director / Early Childhood Administrator

BEGINNING DATE:              August 25, 2026

                                            New hires will be required to attend a three-day orientation

                                            August 19-21, 2026

SALARY:                              PCEA Salary Schedule

                                            Teaching position is funded by GSRP grant.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

INTERNAL APPLICANTS Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Updated resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. 

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
• Resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
• Two current letters of recommendation
• Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.   Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.

DEADLINE:  Open until filled

POSTED:  7/10/26