MTSS/SEL Coordinator

IVC District No; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Illinois is seeking an MTSS/SEL Coordinator to enhance student success through the Multi-Tier System of Support program. This full-time role involves coordinating assessments, facilitating grade-level meetings, and providing interventions. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Education and exhibit strong skills in data analysis, teaching methods, and communication. Responsibilities include documenting student progress and supporting staff, making this a vital position for student development.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication skills for parental and administrative interaction.
• Ability to coordinate assessments and facilitate meetings is essential.
• Experience in providing interventions and supervising staff necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the school's Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) program.
• Serve as the Social-Emotional Coach for teachers.
• Collect and analyze data on student progress.

Skills

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy

Ability to differentiate instruction

Knowledge of K-8 curriculum and concepts

Data analysis skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by providing interventions to reinforce classroom curriculum; document student progress/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The MTSS/SEL Coordinator will serve as the MTSS Coordinator and SEL Coach for one assigned school.

School Work Year

The work year for the MTSS/SEL Coordinator is a full-time position (180 days) covered under the IVCEA collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position focus on coordinating the school's Multi‑Tier System of Support (MTSS) program addressing both academic and behavioral needs of all students as well as serving as the Social‑Emotional Coach for the teachers of the school. This position will serve as the coordinator for the Tier I, II, and III program in all areas of student support.

Assessment

• Coordinate all building‑scheduled screening assessments
• Collaborate with building administrators to determine the best assessment schedules for teachers and students
• Administer individual screening assessments of students if needed
• Coordinate the progress monitoring for all students in the MTSS program
• Collect and analyze data from universal screenings and progress monitoring
• Report data to administration and grade‑level teams

Grade Level Meetings and Plan Development

• Schedule and facilitate grade‑level meetings to determine student placement in MTSS tiers based on both academic and behavioral concerns
• Attend student‑focused or problem‑solving meetings
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to create an intervention plan based on the targeted area of need
• Create the master MTSS schedule to ensure all students are supported in the school
• Serve as the school's SEL Coach and coordinate all SEL Committee meetings and oversee the implementation of all SEL programs

Interventions

• Be familiar with all interventions available
• Coordinate all aspects of providing interventions to students
• Assist in researching and selecting new interventions for district purchase as needed
• Train MTSS paraprofessionals on the interventions
• Schedule and assign MTSS paraprofessionals to work with individuals and groups
• Provide supervision, support, and guidance to the MTSS paraprofessionals
• Provide Tier III interventions to students as schedule permits

Communication

• Ensure all parent communication is completed and documented
• Update classroom teachers on student progress, interventions, etc.
• Communicate frequently with building administrators about MTSS program, student needs, and teacher concerns

Documentation

• Maintain all electronic documentation for students receiving MTSS services (shared drive)
• Maintain inventory of interventions and materials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student needs.
• Knowledge of K‑8 curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.