MTSS and Exceptional Children Program Specialist
MTSS and Exceptional Children Program Specialist
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Job Description
Job Title: MTSS and Exceptional Children Program Specialist
Reports To: Director of Testing Accountability and MTSS
Work Schedule: 12month position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: District Office with travel to school sites
Position Summary:
The MTSS and Exceptional Children Program Specialist is responsible for enhancing and aligning the MultiTiered System of Supports (MTSS) with Exceptional Children (EC) referral and support processes across the district. This role ensures a seamless datainformed and studentcentered process that supports early intervention equitable identification and effective services for students with academic behavioral and socialemotional needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Systems Alignment and Development
- Collaborate with district and school staff to align MTSS and EC frameworks ensuring that referral processes are transparent consistent and datadriven.
- Develop refine and maintain clear protocols and decisionmaking tools for determining when students may need EC evaluations.
- Hold school teams accountable for adherence to district protocols
- Support the integration of academic behavioral and socialemotional supports across all tiers.
- Monitor and evaluate the fidelity of MTSS implementation in relation to EC referrals.
Referral and Evaluation Support
- Assist school teams in interpreting student data to inform prereferral interventions and determine eligibility for EC evaluations.
- Ensure EC referrals are timely appropriate and comply with district state and federal regulations.
- Provide coaching and guidance to schoollevel Student Support Teams and MTSS Teams regarding documentation and intervention strategies.
Professional Development and Capacity Building
- Design and deliver professional learning sessions for teachers administrators and support staff on MTSS processes interventions and EC referral pathways.
- Train school teams on evidencebased practices for academic and behavioral interventions and how to document progress monitoring data.
Data Management and Compliance
- Collaborate with data teams to analyze trends in referrals evaluation outcomes and disproportionality.
- Support compliance with IDEA and state EC policies through ongoing audits and reviews.
- Assist with the development of districtlevel reports and presentations related to MTSS and EC integration.
Collaboration and Consultation
- Serve as a liaison between the EC department schoolbased MTSS teams and other departments (e.g. curriculum behavior mental health).
- Participate in interdisciplinary problemsolving meetings at both the school and district levels.
- Facilitate case reviews for complex student situations requiring crossfunctional team input.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Masters Degree in Special Education Educational Leadership or a related field required.
- Licensure in Special Education or related service area preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in public education with experience in MTSS and/or Exceptional Childrens programs.
- Experience in schoolbased problemsolving and student support team processes.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Deep understanding of MTSS frameworks and special education eligibility requirements.
- Skilled in using student data to guide decisions and improve systems.
- Strong facilitation coaching and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations related to special education and student support services.
- Highly skilled with technology and data analysis tools
Working Conditions:
- Office and school environment; frequent travel between schools.
- May require evening meetings or extended hours.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications
required of employees to this job.
Shift Type: FullTime
Salary:: State Salary Range
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
