REETHS-PUFFER SCHOOLS

MTSS Coordinator

Position Summary

The MTSS Coordinator provides leadership, coaching, and strategic oversight in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) aligned with the Graduate Profile. This role ensures that all students—academically, behaviorally, and socially-emotionally—receive high-quality, research-based instruction and intervention matched to their specific needs. The Coordinator collaborates with district leadership, building administrators, instructional coaches, interventionists, and classroom teachers to establish data-driven systems across Tier 1 (Universal), Tier 2 (Targeted), and Tier 3 (Intensive) frameworks.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Education; Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, School Psychology, Special Education, or related field preferred.

- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, Administrator Certificate, or School Service Professional License required.

- Minimum of 5 years of successful K–12 teaching or educational support experience.

- Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in MTSS, PBIS, data-driven decision-making, and instructional coaching.

- Knowledge and experience with Graduate Profile Competencies preferred.

- Deep knowledge of research-based academic interventions (Reading/Math) and behavioral frameworks (PBIS, Restorative Practices, SEL).

- Expertise in interpreting diagnostic, formative, and summative data to drive instructional decisions.

- Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and adult learning strategy skills.

- Proficient in district data integration platforms and educational technology toolsets.

- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across diverse audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Establish and refine district-wide MTSS frameworks, guidelines, decision-making trees, and standard operating procedures that align with the Graduate Profile.

- Facilitate district-level MTSS leadership team meetings to review systemic data, track district goals, and align resources.

- Partner with building administrators to ensure fidelity of MTSS implementation across elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school buildings.

- Organize and lead ongoing professional development for staff on universal screening, progress monitoring, evidence-based instructional strategies, and data literacy.

- Manage district assessment schedules related to universal screenings (e.g., NWEA MAP, FastBridge, or district-adopted screeners) and diagnostic assessments.

- Collaborate with curriculum leaders and instructional coaches to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive core instruction (academic and PBIS/SEL) is accessible to 100% of students.

- Assist teaching staff in embedding Graduate Profile skills, universal design for learning (UDL) principles, and proactive classroom management into Tier 1 practice.

- Lead data protocols during professional learning community (PLC) meetings to analyze grade-level and building-wide benchmark data, ensuring Tier 1 instruction meets the needs of at least 80% of the student population.

- Define standard protocols, entry/exit criteria, and evidence-based intervention menus for Tier 2 academic and behavioral supports.

- Coordinate building-level problem-solving teams (Data Teams / Student Support Teams) to evaluate screeners, identify students needing supplemental support, and match them with targeted interventions.

- Train and support staff on implementation fidelity and progress-monitoring schedules for Tier 2 interventions.

- Monitor resource allocation (personnel, time, materials) to ensure Tier 2 groups are run efficiently and flexibly.

- Establish guidelines for intensive, individualized academic and behavioral problem-solving processes for students who do not respond adequately to Tier 2 supports.

- Collaborate with special education personnel, school psychologists, social workers, and counselors to ensure smooth integration between intensive MTSS interventions and special education evaluations/Child Find procedures.

- Ensure fidelity of high-intensity interventions, complex Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

- Guide teams in conducting thorough root-cause analyses and using diagnostic data to craft highly specific, individual intervention plans.

- Use the district’s data management platforms (e.g., FastBridge, Abre, PowerSchool) to track intervention plans, attendance, behavior, and academic progress across all tiers.

- Evaluate the overall efficacy of district interventions by tracking student growth metrics and exit rates.

- Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines related to MTSS, Section 504, and Special Education eligibility processes (e.g., Michigan Department of Education MTSS framework).

- Develop communication structures and materials that keep families informed about the Graduate Profile, MTSS process, tier placement, and student progress.

- Facilitate a welcoming environment where families are active partners in problem-solving meetings and intervention planning.

- Work in office and classroom environments across multiple district buildings, with regular travel between Reeths-Puffer Schools facilities.

- Perform light physical effort, including standing, walking, carrying instructional materials, and sitting for extended periods during meetings.

Compensation

The salary of this grant-funded position will be commensurate with level of education and experience.

Posting Period

Until closed

Reeths-Puffer Schools adheres strictly to its policy of nondiscrimination in all programs, services, activities, and employment. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, or disability. Discrimination inquiries may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent at (231) 719-3108.