Building MTSS Specialist

Job Title: MTSS Specialist
Date: January 21st, 2025
Employee Group: Teachers
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Reports to: Director of Student Services & Building Principal
Salary Range: $44,929 – 102,918
Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in the Teacher’s Collective Bargaining Agreement 

Job Summary  
South St. Paul Public Schools is hiring for a 0.5 FTE Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Specialist who will be responsible for the school-wide implementation of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) at Kaposia Elementary School.

The MTSS Specialist will lead the implementation of a school-wide MTSS model consistent with  the district framework to ensure high quality instruction and preventative interventions, assessment practices are applied across all levels of the system for a deeper understanding of each student’s needs, and alignment of resources and supports necessary for each student’s academic and social-emotional success.  

Job Functions  

• Coordinate the Student Response Team (SRT) which is the school MTSS framework, including scheduling, record keeping, permissions, and data management
• Coordinate and implement Tier I (general education via consultation) and Tier II interventions for individual or groups of students including appropriate assessment and progress monitoring
• Analyze assessment and intervention data and develop data-based decision-making protocols across tiers of service delivery 
• Participate in Child Study Team (CST) meetings for students receiving an initial special education evaluation
• Assist with staff training and supervision of staff providing tiered services and interventions
• Assist in selection, administration, and/or interpretation of assessments (e.g., Minnesota  Comprehensive Assessment data, universal screening data, etc.) to inform instruction or fulfill other school needs
• Conduct analyses or research as needed to support decision-making, evaluate effectiveness of  programs or interventions, etc. 
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, student progress, and outcomes.
• Utilize data management systems to track and analyze student performance data.
• Prepare and present reports on the effectiveness of MTSS interventions to school leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay current with research and best practices in MTSS and apply new knowledge to improve the school’s support systems.
• Provide professional development and training for staff on MTSS processes and best practices.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about their child’s progress and involve them in the intervention process.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential  functions.  

• Current Minnesota teacher licensure (school psychologist, teacher, social worker, school counselor)
• Preferable: Three years successful experience in a school district setting, preferably in a role involving intervention or support services. 
• Experience with implementing and organizing MTSS models
• Knowledge of State and Federal Special Education Child Find requirements
• Experience working with adult learners of all content areas, including general education and special education  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills  
• Ability to work collaboratively with district staff, community partners and leadership team
• Strong technology skills  
• Well-versed in understanding, analyzing, organizing, and presenting data.  
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with all students, staff, families and community members.  
• Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance 

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. Regularly required to sit, stand,  walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must  occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.

Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:

HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental

403(b) retirement with district match

PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and leave benefits