MTSS Coach - Academics and Attendance (Internal Only)

Grosse Pointe Public School System; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grosse Pointe Public School System is seeking an Academic and Attendance MTSS Coach to support student achievement, engagement, and attendance through MTSS. The role includes targeted interventions, data-driven small groups, and collaboration with teachers to strengthen Tier 1 practices.

The coach maintains a caseload, analyzes attendance and academic data, and helps guide data-driven interventions while aligning with MTSS frameworks and equity goals.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (Math or English focus preferred).
• Demonstrated Expertise in Tier 1 Instructional Practices.
• Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring Skills.
• Knowledge of MTSS Frameworks and Equity-Focused Practices.
• Experience Supporting Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic intervention and support for students identified through MTSS processes.
• Maintain and monitor a caseload of students requiring additional academic, attendance, and engagement support.
• Deliver individualized and small group instruction focused on skill deficits identified through student data.
• Utilize assessment and progress-monitoring data to develop, adjust, and monitor intervention plans.
• Support student goal setting, organization, motivation, and connection to the school community.
• Monitor attendance trends and collaborate with students, families, counselors, and administrators to address barriers to attendance and engagement.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to identify student needs and align interventions to classroom instruction and curriculum.

Skills

Tier 1 Instructional Practices

Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring

MTSS Frameworks and Equity

PBIS Experience

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate (Math or English focus preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Academic and Attendance MTSS Coach is an instructional staff member focused on supporting student academic achievement, engagement, and consistent school attendance through the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). This role provides targeted academic interventions, individualized student support, and school-connectedness strategies for students requiring additional assistance. The MTSS Coach will maintain a caseload of students identified through academic and attendance data and provide individualized, data-driven small group instruction and intervention support. In addition, the coach will collaborate with teachers to strengthen Tier 1 instructional practices and implement research-based interventions that support student success across the school setting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic intervention and support for students identified through MTSS processes.
• Maintain and monitor a caseload of students requiring additional academic, attendance, and engagement support.
• Deliver individualized and small group instruction focused on skill deficits identified through student data.
• Utilize assessment and progress-monitoring data to develop, adjust, and monitor intervention plans.
• Support student goal setting, organization, motivation, and connection to the school community.
• Monitor attendance trends and collaborate with students, families, counselors, and administrators to address barriers to attendance and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with students to increase connectedness, accountability, and academic confidence.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to identify student needs and align interventions to classroom instruction and curriculum.
• Push into classrooms to provide instructional coaching and support related to research-based interventions and effective instructional strategies.
• Model instructional practices and intervention strategies for teachers and support staff.
• Assist teachers in implementing Tier 1 instructional supports and differentiated strategies within the classroom setting.
• Participate in MTSS, PLC, student support, and school improvement meetings as assigned.
• Collect, analyze, and monitor academic and attendance data to identify trends, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and guide decision-making.
• Collaborate with school leadership to plan and facilitate professional development related to instructional interventions, student engagement, and MTSS practices.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, attendance, and support plans.
• Pull, analyze, and interpret student assessment and grade data to identify trends, determine instructional needs, and guide intervention planning.
• Administration may review and adjust assigned responsibilities, student caseloads, academic and attendance support priorities, intervention strategies, instructional coaching assignments, and duties, consistent with the applicable GPEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, District policies, and student service requirements. The primary focus of this position remains strengthening academic achievement, improving student attendance and engagement, providing targeted academic interventions, and supporting effective Tier 1 instructional practices within the MTSS framework.

Adjustments may be made based on student academic and attendance needs, assessment and progress-monitoring data, intervention effectiveness, staffing considerations, and schoolwide priorities. Decisions will be guided by the District's commitment to Monitor. Measure. Make It Better. and Going for Gold.

Daily Flow Of Responsibilities

While responsibilities may vary based on student and school needs, the Academic and Attendance MTSS Coach's daily

Responsibilities May Include

• Greeting and checking in with identified students during arrival or throughout the school day.
• Monitoring student attendance and following up on attendance concerns or patterns.
• Providing individualized or small group intervention instruction focused on academic skill development.
• Pulling and reviewing student assessment, grade, and attendance data to identify trends, determine student needs and guide interventions.
• Progress monitoring students and reviewing assessment and attendance data to adjust supports and interventions.
• Meeting with students to support goal setting, organization, work completion, and school engagement.
• Collaborating with classroom teachers regarding student progress and instructional needs.
• Pushing into classrooms to support implementation of research-based instructional interventions and differentiated practices.
• Modeling intervention strategies and instructional supports for teachers.
• Participating in MTSS, PLC, and problem-solving meetings to review student data and intervention effectiveness.
• Assisting with the development of school-wide instructional supports and intervention systems.
• Planning or facilitating professional learning related to instructional best practices, intervention strategies, and student engagement.
• Communicating with families and support staff regarding student progress and intervention plans.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (Math or English focus preferred)
• Demonstrated Expertise in Tier 1 Instructional Practices
• Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring Skills
• Knowledge of MTSS Frameworks and Equity-Focused Practices
• Experience Supporting Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Role Expectations and Professional Boundaries

This position focuses on academic achievement, attendance, student engagement, targeted intervention, and strengthening Tier 1 instructional practices within the MTSS framework. The coach collaborates with teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff while maintaining responsibility for an assigned caseload of students and related progress monitoring.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Work involves moving between classrooms and other school settings, standing and walking throughout the school day, and computer-based assessment, data review, and documentation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation And Benefits

This is an internal-only opportunity. Compensation, benefits, leave, work year, and other applicable terms and conditions are governed by the applicable GPEA Collective Bargaining Agreement and District benefit plans, subject to eligibility requirements and law. Participation in the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement System (MPSERS) continues as applicable.

Grosse Pointe Public School System is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal and Michigan law.

Position Description Notice

This description summarizes the general nature and essential functions of the position and is not an employment contract. The District may revise duties consistent with applicable law, Board policy, and governing employment agreements.