Manager, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Pension Plans

403(b) and 457(b) Plans

Employee Wellness Program

Vision

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Manager, MTSS to lead districtwide MTSS strategy, policy execution, and system-wide integration across 500+ schools. This exempt, full-time role reports to the ED of Student Assessment and MTSS and drives alignment of instruction, interventions, and social-emotional supports.

You will establish governance, manage vendor relationships, synthesize analytics, and present progress to senior leadership, while building scalable processes and professional learning for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, School Leadership, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree or Doctorate in Educational Leadership or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in education or district administration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and drive districtwide MTSS action plan and equitable resource allocation.
• Drive cross-departmental alignment to embed MTSS across district initiatives.
• Chair MTSS committee and guide governance standards for executive leadership.
• Evaluate fidelity and impact of MTSS interventions using CIDT indicators.
• Provide executive reporting and strategic recommendations to senior leaders.
• Oversee vendor relationships and manage MTSS platforms and tools.

Skills

MTSS design

Data systems

Strategic communication

Vendor management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Job description

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Posting Date

Oct 30, 2026, 7:16:34 PM

Primary Location

CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S09

Estimated Annual Salary Range

90,000.00 - 118,000.00

Position Type : Non-Union Position

Overtime Status

Exempt

Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Department of Student Assessment and MTSS empowers CPS stakeholders with high-quality evidence of student learning to advance achievement, access, and opportunity. The department supports schools in implementing balanced assessment systems and a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework to meet every student’s needs.

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the ED of Student Assessment and MTSS, the Manager, MTSS serves as a core executive leader driving the districtwide vision, governance, and systemic scaling of MTSS across all 500+ Chicago Public Schools. This role leads the strategic alignment, policy execution, and system-wide integration of the MTSS framework—incorporating core instruction, academic interventions, and social-emotional supports to ensure equitable, high-impact learning experiences for all students across the district. This is a full-time exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Manager, MTSS will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Architect and drive the districtwide MTSS Action Plan, establishing policy, operational frameworks, and equitable resource allocation across all central office teams, networks, and schools.
• Drive cross-departmental strategic alignment with central office leaders—including Literacy, Math, Multilingual Multicultural Education (OMME), Students with Disabilities (OSD), Early Childhood Education (OECE), Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising (OSCPA), Office of Student Support and Engagement (OSSE), and Office of Social Emotional Learning (OSEL)—to embed research-based MTSS practices across all district initiatives.
• Chair and convene regular meetings of the cross-departmental CPS MTSS Committee, driving executive alignment, establishing governance standards, and guiding central office leadership in MTSS integration.
• Establish, implement, maintain, and continuously improve districtwide systems for evaluating the fidelity, continuous improvement, and student outcome impact of MTSS and research-based academic interventions in alignment with Continuous Improvement and Data Transparency (CIDT) indicators.
• Executive reporting: Synthesize districtwide implementation analytics and present weekly progress reports, strategic risks, and recommendations to the Teaching and Learning leadership. And serve as an active member of the Teaching & Learning Leadership Team and Academic Leadership Team, advising executive leadership on district strategy, performance management, policy design, and systemic implementation.
• Oversee executive strategy, managing program strategy, high-level network partnerships, cross-departmental alignment, vendor relationships, and team management while managing CPS vendor relationships and contract performance for relevant MTSS platforms, software tools, and intervention providers to ensure consistent, research-aligned implementation across schools.
• Stay current on national best practices, policy trends, and research in large-scale urban MTSS implementation to continuously elevate CPS frameworks.
• Set the MTSS vision and strategy for districtwide professional learning, coaching models, and change-management resources targeting Central Office administrators, Network Chiefs, Principals, and lead teachers.
• Conduct strategic site visits across school networks to evaluate system-level MTSS implementation, capture best practices, and refine district guidance based on direct feedback from school-based staff.
• Other duties as assigned
  

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Manager, MTSS must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, School Psychology, Educational Leadership, or a related field, required

Master’s degree or Doctorate from an accredited college or university in Educational Leadership, Systems Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or relevant discipline, preferred

Experience Required:

Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in education, school psychology, or district-level administration

Minimum of 3 years driving complex, large-scale systems or cross-functional academic/MTSS initiatives within a large organization or urban school district

Deep expertise in MTSS frameworks, specialized instruction for English Language Learners (ELL), and Special Education (Diverse Learners) at a systems level

Classroom teaching or instructional coaching experience, required (Math or Literacy preferred)

3+ years of direct supervisory experience leading teams and managing vendor relationships or strategic projects, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Mastery of urban MTSS design, multi-tiered systems architecture, and translating district strategic plans into scalable, school-level operational reality.

Advanced capability to build, evaluate, and leverage enterprise data systems to monitor implementation fidelity, student progress, and programmatic impact across hundreds of sites

Exceptional strategic communication skills to lead cross-functional committees, brief executive leaders, and navigate complex policy environments

Proven skill in vendor management, project management, contract oversight, and aligning external technology tools to internal district MTSS frameworks

High emotional intelligence, agility, and decision-making capability to lead transformational change and foster equity in a fast-paced environment

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency -

Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

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