K-2 MTSS Specialist Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

K-2 MTSS

Specialist
Lunenburg Public Schools
Lunenburg Primary School – Lunenburg, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5218824

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
Thank you for considering employment in the Lunenburg Public Schools.
The mission of The Lunenburg Public Schools is to provide all students with the skills, confidence, and passion for life-long learning so that they may find their own paths to successful careers, active citizenship, and rewarding lives.

TITLE:

K-2 MTSS

Specialist

REPORTS TO

Principal

LOCATION

Lunenburg Primary School (PK-2), 1041 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462

Desired Characteristics/Skills:

Holds an unwavering belief that every student can grow and succeed
Understands that learning is a complex endeavor and is committed to using varied skills and tools
Uses reflective communication to solve problems and holds self responsible to the meeting process, follow through, attention to results, and planning for the next opportunity
Engages in good listening skills and promotes a collaborative problem solving approach
Understands and implements evidence-based practices
Skilled in providing equitable access to the curriculum
Is knowledgeable and skilled at utilizing various digital tools to support teaching and learning through a UDL perspective and to advance Literacy and Mathematics standards
Possesses in-depth knowledge of data collection and progress monitoring
Is able to understand the need to make data functional and how to relate the data to student learning targets
Continually seeks opportunities to learn by reading, sharing materials, collaborating with staff, etc. and by engaging in relevant professional learning, including conferences, webinars, and collaboration with job-alike colleagues to keep abreast of current research

Primary Function:

Provides direct intervention with students. Assists in developing a systematic school-wide approach to MTSS. Facilitates and coordinates the implementation of a classroom intervention program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist district and school administrators in the implementation of multi-tier systems of support using assessments to inform literacy, mathematics, SEL and behavior.
Assist schools in understanding screening, diagnostic and progress monitoring data for the purpose of identification of struggling learners, instruction/intervention design, and students’ response to interventions, respectively.
Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students in pull out and/or classroom setting.
Assist with designing intervention and monitoring response to intervention for students who are struggling.
Assists schools in developing strategic plans for intervention and growth for all students.
Monitor and report out student achievement data associated with the multi-tier assessments.
Manage student intervention caseloads.
Serve as a liaison to administrators, teachers, counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, and other stakeholders to develop appropriate positive behavior interventions and supports through MTSS.
Help customize and facilitate professional development in MTSS based on schools’ needs.
Maintain records as required by the school, District and/or state and makes appropriate reports as directed
Communicate and work closely with the general education classroom teachers while assisting in the development of each students’ intervention program.
Provide enrichment activities to students who qualify.
Consult with the district Teaching and Learning office and Student Services personnel regarding strategies and techniques to foster progress of struggling students.
Identify best practices regarding teaching, instruction and assessment in MTSS.
Collaborate with theTeaching and Learning office to develop and implement integrated curriculum related to improving student achievement and closing the achievement gap.

Work Environment and 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. The employee must be able to:
Hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
See to read a variety of materials.
Possess dexterity of hands and fingers

Position Type:

Full-time