Job Description
Director of MTSS and Student Support JobID:
1466 Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
4/30/2026
Location:
District-Wide, La Center, Washington
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
05/17/2026
OUR MISSION
The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, themunity, staff, and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, technologically advanced, and diverse society.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
La Center School District is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and student-centered Director of MTSS and Student Support. The role provides district-wide leadership, with an administrative elementary focus in the development, alignment, and sustainability of aprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for both academic and behavioral success. This position ensures consistent implementation of evidence-based practices across schools, strengthens staff capacity through coaching and professional learning, and oversees key student service programs, including counseling, 504 plans, and McKinney-Vento and Foster Care supports. The position works collaboratively with building and district leadership to create equitable, responsive systems that support all students, with a focus on proactive intervention, data-informed decision-making, and wraparound services for vulnerable populations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Districtwide System Leadership & Coordination
Align MTSS Systems:
Define and standardize MTSS practices across all schools to ensure consistent implementation of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 academic and behavioral supports.
Centralize Resources:
Build and coordinate a centralized, easy-to-access system for progress monitoring, intervention tools, and data tracking.
Student Services & Program Leadership:
Supervise district counselors, 504's, and serve as the district's McKinney-Vento Homeless and Foster Care Liaison, ensuring vulnerable populations receive immediate Tiered wrap-around services. Facilitate and supervise, with collaboration from building leadership, recess aides, and paras who serve behavior intervention.
Lead Transition:
Lead the transition of changing demographics to proactively adapt to student needs.
Embedded Day-to-Day Operations & Coaching:
Elementary Focus
Strengthen Tier 1 Systems:
Partner with primary and intermediate staff to implement proactive Tier 1 behavioral supports, with a targeted focus on improving recess systems.
Provide Administrative Support:
Lead and sustain aprehensive MTSS behavioral framework by establishing clear building-wide systems, coaching staff to effectively differentiate classroom-managed versus office-managed behaviors, and ensuring referrals are aligned with established behavior protocols while strengthening overall classroom management and student support.
Build Tier 2/3 Capacity:
Analyze referral and behavior data with staff to develop targeted Tier 2 interventions and support thepletion of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
Embedded Coaching:
Secondary Focus Strengthen Middle School MTSS:
Realign and support MTSS structures to improve fidelity and effectiveness.
Support Behavior Management:
Work with building leadership to support staff with classroom management strategies to address increasing behavioral challenges.
Support High School Transitions:
Assist staff with plans of support for students with behavioral concerns. Support successful transitions for iing freshmen.
General Duties
Model and coach effective behavior interventions, social-emotional learning (SEL) practices, and data collection methods.
Collaborate with families, staff, andmunity agencies to ensure appropriate implementation of individualized student supports.
Maintain professional appearance and serve as a positive role model for students and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
Valid Washington State Administrative Certificate and/or experience providing professional development related to PBIS, behavior interventions, SEL, and state/federal legal requirements.
More than 5 years of leadership experience.
Kledge of student growth goals and educational data literacy.
Strong collaboration,munication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all district matters and adapt to changing priorities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience coaching teachers, ESAs, and/or principals
Experience reviewing, coaching, and supporting staff in the MTSS framework.
Training or familiarity with crisis response and de-escalation programs (e.g., CPI, Ukeru) and trauma-informed practices.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT & BENEFITS
1.0 FTE continuing position. 210 Day Contract (July 1 - June 30). The successful candidate must be fingered; employment is contingent upon clearance through the Washington State Patrol and the FBI.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, and stoop to attend to students' needs; possess the strength and agility to assist physically impaired students.
Benefits:
Eligible for a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and qualified dependents. Employer-paid basic life, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance. Retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement. Paid leave includes 2 personal days, 12 sick days, and 10pensatory days per school year.
Compensation:
Structured within a range of $118,000 to $147,000, determined by the successful candidate's certifications and professional experience.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Application Deadline:
Applications received by May 17, 2026 will receive first consideration. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 26, 2026.
