Director of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Extended Day Programs

Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.

Category: Director 

Job Title: Director of Multi-Tiered System of Supports and Extended Day Programs

Classification: Certified

Key Responsibilities:

MTSS Leadership:

• Oversee and coordinate Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and acceleration strategies on both ends of the MTSS diamond
• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to implement effective MTSS practices, including monitoring program usage of interventions and supporting teachers with implementation.
• Oversee the Social-Emotional Behavioral Committee within the MTSS framework, including working with PBIS Specialists to develop Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Monitor student progress and make data-driven decisions to adjust interventions as needed.
• Triangulate academic data with student attendance and behavioral data.
• Conduct regular data reviews and evaluations of intervention and acceleration programs, sharing findings with the Assistant Superintendent, Director of Language Learners and Director of Special Education.

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of Advanced Academic Cluster Teachers, Reading and Math Interventionists, and Acceleration Support Teachers.
• Provide professional development and coaching to staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Coordinate after school programming by acting as a liaison between third party providers and district staff
• Recruiting participation for after school enrichment and maintaining rosters of participants
• Serving as the administrator on-site for after school programming, including maintaining records for attendance and timesheets.

• Plan and implement academic and fine arts summer school, including hiring summer school staff, contracting with third-party vendors, identifying and recruiting students for participation.
• Serving as the administrator on-site for summer school 

• Coordinate grade-level communication through ParentSquare to share home learning opportunities and support curricular units.
• Connect families with resources to support learning and enrichment at home and in the community.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, training events, and learning opportunities for families to meaningfully engage in their children's education.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in education or related field, administrative credential required
• Proven experience in MTSS implementation and leadership, including advanced or accelerated learning
• Strong understanding of instructional strategies and assessment practices for all (e.g. Students receiving Special Education Services, Advanced Learners, and Language Learners)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners 
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations including special education laws
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for students and other staff
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Other duties as assigned

• Base salary from $92,000 per year.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee and family coverage fully paid by the district
• Employer-provided life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering resources for mental health, financial planning, legal guidance, and more to help you navigate life's challenges
• Generous leave policy, including personal days off, paid holidays, and sick leave to support your work-life balance and well-being
• Participation in the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and optional 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and Professional Development opportunities to support growth and career advancement

Disclaimer:
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.