Coordinator of MTSS-Academic and Positive Behavior

Job Description

The District Coordinator of RTI & MTSS is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive K-12 framework that addresses the academic and behavioral needs of all students. This role ensures systems are in place to guarantee that tiered interventions are power standards-aligned, data-driven, evidence-based, and consistently applied across all K-12 school sites to close achievement gaps and support student success.  This role works closely with teaching and learning coordinators K-12 and the District Assessment Coordinator, as well as site-based Principals and Instructional Coordinators.  This is a district-level role that will work and travel between campuses.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Framework Leadership & Strategy

• Collaborate with Teaching and Learning and Student Services in the development and refinement of the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) protocols.
• Establish standardized district-wide "decision rules" for student movement between tiers (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).
• Align MTSS frameworks with Special Education (IDEA) referral processes to ensure legal compliance and appropriate resource allocation.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Collaborate with the District Assessment Coordinator to coach site-based staff in utilizing data from Universal Screening and Progress Monitoring tools across the district.
• Analyze district and building-level data to identify systemic trends, inequities, and areas requiring targeted professional development.
• Following District Professional Development, coach and facilitate "Data Delves" with building-level teams to ensure instruction is adjusted based on student performance.
• Ensure a measurable reduction in the number of students requiring Tier 3 academic interventions over time (At Risk, Students learning English, SPED, Low SES)

Instructional Support & Intervention

• Serve on a team that evaluates and recommends evidence-based intervention programs in Literacy and Math in collaboration with Coordinators of Literacy and Math K-12.
• Ensure that Tier 2 (Core-plus more Instruction) offers differentiated support to access core/power standards and that instruction is effective enough to support students' success from Tier 2 back to success in Tier 1 instruction.
• Ensure interventions are supplemental to, and not a replacement for, high-quality and impactful core standard instruction.
• Collaborate with Teaching and Learning Coordinators to support instruction in preparation for State Assessment

Professional Learning & Coaching

• Design and facilitate professional development for principals, interventionists, and classroom teachers on RTI/MTSS best practices, including coaching adult learners and leaders in explicit instructional practices
• Provide on-site coaching to building-level MTSS teams to ensure fidelity of implementation.
• Train staff on the use of data management systems and documentation requirements.

Other Duties As Assigned

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Master's Degree (Ideally in literacy or curriculum and instruction)
• Minimum 5 years of successful K-12 teaching
• Capacity and experience with adult learners in a coaching role
• Previous experience in RTI/MTSS leadership 

Other Desired Certifications/Skills:

Additional certification in these areas is considered particularly beneficial to WAWMSD Students: WI Reading Specialist 317, Bilingual/ESL certified, Special Education

The Board does not discriminate in the employment of administrative staff on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, including transgender (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 3122.01/4122.01 throughout his/her employment in the District.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.