Career

MTSS Regional Coordinator

Summary/Objectives

The Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Regional Coordinator will support implementation of MnMTSS in schools requesting coaching and training support. The MTSS Regional Coordinator must have the ability to support teachers, instructional coaches, interventionists, and administrators in planning, organizing, and delivering multi-tiered systems of support to meet individual and school needs. Support will be both in person and virtual (synchronous and asynchronous). The MTSS Regional Coordinator will also be responsible for developing and delivering professional learning opportunities as it relates to school and district needs. This position is contingent upon legislative funding.

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Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Familiarize teachers and administration with the research on multi-tiered systems of support.
  2. Know and support teachers and administration in alignment of curriculum, standards, statewide initiatives, instruction, and assessment.
  3. Understand and support learning for multilingual learners and students receiving special education services.
  4. Utilize state-wide COMPASS & MnMTSS training supports.
  5. Support data collection and analysis to ensure data is being used effectively to inform instruction to support student growth and achievement.
  6. Work with administrators to create school-wide focus on goals for student achievement.
  7. Understand adult learning and create a collaborative partnership with educators to support the implementation of MnMTSS.
  8. Facilitate meetings for professional learning on instructional practices, data support, classroom environments, or educational research needed to support ongoing development of educators.
  9. Participate fully in professional development opportunities and professional research and reading.
  10. Attend all professional learning offered by COMPASS and MnMTSS.
  11. Regularly communicate with school administrators, colleagues, and experts in order to keep well-informed of current and developing research.
  12. Work collectively with peers and MN Department of Education in reflecting on personal learning and how that learning supports student achievement and growth of students.
  13. Participate in communities of practice with colleagues to deepen regional coordinator understanding.
  14. Other duties as assigned.

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Competencies

  1. Experience within a K-12 education setting
  2. Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education
  3. Experience with Universal Design for Learning
  4. Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications and online learning platforms
  5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  6. Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
  7. Effective written and verbal communication skills
  8. Ability to work effectively and efficiently; individually and as a team member
  9. Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
  10. Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives and approved self-initiatives
  11. Ability to build open, honest and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors – internally and externally
  12. Ability to function cooperatively as a member of the Resource team
  13. Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times
  14. Proficiency in adapting to new software and digital tools
  15. Experience with group facilitation
  16. Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts

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Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, school psychology or a related field
  • Current Minnesota teaching license
  • Minimum of five years of teaching experience
  • Valid MN Driver’s License

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master’s degree in related education field (school administration, curriculum and instruction, special education, etc.)

Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a hybrid office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some office organization and event set-up/tear-down is required. This would require the ability to move and lift 30 lbs., stand for extended periods of time and carry items a short distance as necessary.

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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, 12-month position. Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but occasional evening events and travel within the region is expected.

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Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

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Apply:

Send resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to Michelle Wang, Education Director, mwang@resourcecoop-mn.gov. Applications accepted through June 15, 2023.