MLSS/SAT Coordinator

Carlsbad Municipal Schools; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,840 - 86,583; Full time

Job summary

Carlsbad Municipal Schools in New Mexico is looking for a MLSS/SAT Specialist to ensure compliance with educational regulations and support teachers in assisting students in need. This role requires five or more years of related experience and effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

The position involves flexible hours, leading instructional programming, training staff, and maintaining records for MLSS/SAT interventions. A Master's degree in an educational field is desired, and the contract is for 212 days at a salary of $78,712.00.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional experience in education as a teacher and/or administrator.
• Evidence of effective people and management skills.
• Proven experience developing and implementing interventions to students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with PED regulations in the MLSS/SAT process.
• Support teachers in providing assistance to students in educational crises.
• Train faculty and administrators on the MLSS/SAT process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in an educational related field

Job description

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB POSITION - MLSS/SAT SPECIALIST

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Five or more years of professional related experience in education as a teacher and/or administrator.
2. Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be substituted for other requirements.
3. Proven interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and participate with staff and the public.
4. Experience developing and implementing interventions to students.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Master’s degree in an educational related field.
2. Evidence of effective people and management skills.
3. Successful experience in leading instructional programming.
4. Knowledge of and experience with use of collaboration protocols.
5. Problem solving skills.

SUPERVISOR

Directors of Instruction

JOB GOAL

Responsible for ensuring that the MLSS/SAT process is in compliance with PED regulations. MLSS Coordinator will support teachers in providing support to all students including students who are migrant, homeless, and in foster care. MLSS will allow teachers and health and wellness staff to intervene quickly when students are struggling academically or behaviorally by providing immediate support to those students in an educational crisis. Work with District Central Office Administrators in providing staff development in RTI and the MLSS/SAT process for teachers and administrators. Lead the District’s Health and Safety committee. Serve on other committees as requested. Facilitate and lead schools in need of improvement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Position requires flexible hours (before and after school hours) to deal with staff development and meeting attendance as scheduled by the District or building level. Position requires flexible days, inclusive of summer days, to facilitate MLSS/SAT rollovers to next grade or building as well as attendance to administrative meetings prior to the beginning of teacher contract days and to meet and train administrators in the MLSS/SAT process prior to teacher duty days. Organizational skills are essential to maintain all established plans (initial, in-process, exited, etc.).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Implement MLSS/SAT in ordinance with PED guidelines and applicable rules.
2. Provide support for all District personnel in adhering to the MLSS/SAT process as defined by PED in NM.
3. Coordinate MLSS/SAT campus facilitators.
4. Training of administrators and faculty on the MLSS/SAT process.
5. MLSS/SAT meeting assistance.
6. Document production.
7. Classroom coaching on targeted and intensive interventions for behavioral and academic support.
8. Work with Special Ed. Dept. and PED to maintain knowledge of MLSS/SAT requirements.
9. Works cooperatively with school personnel to ensure appropriate implementation of the MLSS/SAT process.
10. Works cooperatively with school diagnosticians to ensure proper processes are used for sped testing referrals.
11. Provide professional development strategies for continuous improvement.
12. Support all district teachers and administrators in the use of Synergy MTSS.
13. Maintain current records of students requiring MLSS/SAT interventions throughout the year.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Requires some after-hours and weekend work depending on the situation.
2. Such other functions as directed by the Board and Administration.
3. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In the sections that follow, the frequency categories are defined as follows:

• Occasionally = 1 to 33% of the normal workday or class of actions.
• Frequently = 34 to 66% of the normal workday or class of actions.
• Continuously = 67 to 100% of normal workday or class of actions.

A. WORKING POSITIONS, POSTURES AND SKILLS

1. Sitting, standing, walking are occasional but necessary conditions of employment as needed to perform work at work stations and moving within and among work sites.
2. Bend/squat/stoop/twisting of torso are occasional but necessary conditions of employment as needed to perform work tasks and reach work tools.
3. Reach out and up is an occasional but necessary condition of employment as needed to use equipment and technology.
4. Grasping, manipulating, and other motor skills are continuous but necessary conditions of employment as needed to use equipment and technology.
5. Head, neck movement and small muscle flexibility are continuous and necessary conditions of employment as needed to do written work and handle technology.
6. Vision and speech are continuous and necessary conditions of employment as needed to read and communicate information and ideas.
7. Quick reaction and response are occasional but necessary conditions of employment as needed to respond to emergencies and multiple tasks.
8. Use of hands and fingers is frequently required to operate keyboards, mouse, telephones and other technology.
9. Stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms frequently.
10. Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally to use manuals and equipment.
11. Read, interpret, speak, and write in an appropriate manner to frequently prepare, understand, and give information to administration, staff and the public.
12. Ability to calculate figures and reason on a frequent basis in determining program needs and solving problems.

B. EFFORT AND EXERTION

1. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds occasionally as needed to move light furniture and equipment.
2. Stamina and endurance continuously as needed to work an eight‑hour day or longer.

C. WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality as an essential and frequent condition of employment.
2. Must be able to be flexible and patient to work with frequent interruptions as an essential and frequent condition of employment.
3. Must be able to interact with the public and staff in a tactful and cooperative manner as an essential and continuous requirement of employment.
4. Must be able to work extended work hours and travel as an essential and occasional condition of employment.

SAFETY AND HEALTH

1. Knowledge of Universal Hygiene Precautions.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL HANDLED

Must know how or be willing to learn how to operate multi‑media equipment to include current technology.

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION

Administration Office

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must be able to work in all buildings in person. 212 day contract, $78,712.00