MTSS Coach - Interventionist

Geary County USD 475 Job Description Classification: Licensed Division/Department: Elementary Job Category: Teacher FLSA: Exempt Title: MTSS Coach / Interventionist (Elementary) Reports to: Building Principal QUALIFICATIONS : Highly qualified teacher with full state of Kansas certification Minimum of five years successful teaching experience with at risk or behavior challenged students.

Expert knowledge of intervention planning for students not successful in Tier

1. Exceptional knowledge in the use of assessments and analysis of assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe work plans for individual students. Expert knowledge in research based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively. Exceptional knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction. Demonstrate ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction. Ascribes to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality. Demonstrates exceptional skill in the roles of a teacher leader: collaborator, action researcher, reflective practitioner, and learner advocate. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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. The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. CRITICAL SKILLS Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information. Basic Functions and Responsibilities; Assist in all matters pertaining to the development and implementation of a consistent Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model of tiered intervention processes and procedures. The MTSS Coach will provide information as well as professional development to grade level, content, and elective teams, ensuring that MTSS components are established in the school. Major Duties and Responsibilities : Guide and facilitate the school in the development and implementation of MTSS models and frameworks Provide targeted, short-term coaching around specific practices and strategies Explain, model and provide feedback on effective teaching strategies Planning and preparation for Tier II and III instructional/social-emotional interventions based upon students' needs. Work collaboratively with grade level, content, and grade level teams through weekly meetings to assist with intervention strategies Work collaboratively with counselors and other support staff to monitor MTSS plans Develop MTSS program goals and objectives, planning and implementation, and evaluation procedures that ensure results. Coordinate the acquisition or materials and equipment needed to support MTSS interventions Manage, analyze, and utilize student data at each tier to ensure that interventions are matched to student need, carried out with fidelity, and intensified based on data Work collaboratively with staff to implement Social Emotional programs. Work collaboratively to support the Behavior Intervention programs and staff Train and provide ongoing professional development to all stakeholders about the MTSS structure, components, and interventions established. Collection of student data and analysis according to the district guidelines for MTSS Perform all other duties as assigned Term of Employment: Teachers Contract Salary Range: Placement on teacher salary schedule Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement Updated 6-20-18 Notice of Nondiscrimination Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Human Resources, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Exceptional Student Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000