SECONDARY MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORT (MTSS) INTERVENTION SPECIALIST 

 

SUMMARY: The MTSS Intervention Specialist helps to establish and implement behavioral interventions and supports. As well as coordinate, perform and track school interventions and trainings for certificated and classified staff so that they develop, manage and deliver effective behavior intervention services to students and implement behavior systems. They also provide temporary support and assistance to classroom staff throughout the building as necessary for extreme behavior issues and difficult student transitions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be fully certified with a Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Must meet Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) Requirements Evidence of successful experience in working as instructor or specialist, with students at appropriate grade level and in subject area
• Strong classroom management skills
• Genuine desire to work with all students
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to collaborate with other staff members
• Ability to organize and lead a team
• Ability to effectively use technology
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and Google Classroom
• Ability to speak in front of staff
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to remain flexible
• Ability to handle confidential matters and information in a professional manner

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, respectful and receptive attitude toward exceptional needs students of varied age groups
• Work with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff who work with such students
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work
• Training and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences, Trauma Informed Practices. Resilience-Building Interventions, Positive Behavior Interventions and Culturally Responsive Practices 
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies, ability to apply a gradually progressive system of verbal and non-verbal strategies to effectively deescalate potentially dangerous situations 
• Ability to implement strategies for the development and implementation of positive behavior intervention systems, behavior plans and current accepted best practices for students with autism, ADHD, and other behavioral challenges
• Knowledge of applicable directives, standards, procedures, policies, rules, regulations, codes, laws and guideline governing discipline and special education

 

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Content knowledge in the area of K-12 Education
• Provide an optimum learning environment for all students
• Meet with classroom teachers weekly to:  communicate student progress, identify students in need of intervention, develop learning goals, and develop  learning plans
• Meet with principal regularly to deliver student data and discuss program objectives / progress
• Assist principal in leading staff meetings regarding MTSS work
• Deliver Social Emotional Learning instruction in the classroom
• Administer diagnostic and progress monitoring testing
• Record and track data for student growth
• Prepare reports for student growth 
• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with district policies and procedures as required
• Works directly with students regarding their behavioral goals and implementation of behavior intervention programs.
• Provide training, assistance and guidance to school staff in behavioral intervention procedures.
• Facilitate student support team meetings 

POSITION INFORMATION:

• Full time position, 183 days per year
• Salary per State Scale

Salary / Hourly TBD - Currently in negotiations