JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

 The MTSS Coordinator is responsible for organizing and implementing the development and implementation of a consistent Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model of tiered intervention processes and procedures at the school level and across the district.

The coordinator will work directly with students, teaching staff, administration and outside services to provide necessary support for students to maximize student learning and academic growth, both socially and academically.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.     Master’s degree in education administration or curriculum and instruction.  Master’s degree in Education in an area related to academic accountability services preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

2.     Must be certified as an educator in the State of Mississippi and hold a current license.  Must possess a valid Mississippi Driver’s License.

3.     Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, teachers, parents and stakeholders.

4.     Organizational skills to complete tasks responsibly.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.     Coordinate a multi-tiered model of support delivery that identifies student needs, establishes appropriate research based interventions and enables the efficient use of school resources.

2.     The MTSS Coordinator will provide information and professional development to school site teams, ensuring that MTSS components are established in the district.

3.     Collect, analyze, monitor and maintain student achievement data associated with MTSS providing regular updates to the school’s teachers and administrative team.

4.     Uses data to help teachers identify students who need additional support.

5.     Provides professional development to administrators and certified and classified staff on MTSS.

6.     Provides coaching and assistance to certified and classified staff in schools to improve student achievement.

7.     Review, process, and monitors all MTSS team referrals.

8.     Supports teachers in documenting student progress and cumulative reviews for MTSS.

9.     Promotes the use of research-based intervention in all three tiers of the MTSS process.

10.  Serves as School Testing Coordinator and supervises assessment administration.

11.  Assist district and school administrators in the implementation of MTSS, balanced assessment, assessment literacy, and Classroom Assessment for Student Learning.

12.  Collect, analyze, monitor and maintain student achievement data associated with MTSS providing regular updates to the school’s teachers and administrative team.

13.  Uses data to help teachers identify students who need additional support.

14.  Provides professional development to administrators and certified and classified staff on MTSS.

15.  Provides coaching and assistance to certified and classified staff in schools to improve student achievement.

16.  Review, process, and monitors all MTSS team referrals.

17.  Supports teachers in documenting student progress and cumulative reviews for MTSS.

18.  Promotes the use of research-based intervention in all three tiers of the MTSS process.

19.  Serves as School Testing Coordinator and supervises assessment administration.

NOTE:  This job description is a summary of primary duties and responsibilities of the position.  It is not intended to be comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities.  The Natchez-Adams School District School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: 

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable 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; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.

Sensory Requirements:  Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.  Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 The Natchez-Adams School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time.

 Board Action:         X Approved                  Disapproved the Superintendent’s Recommendation