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Davenport Community Schools TLCS MTSS Coach [Pilot] (3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE) in Davenport, Iowa
TLCS MTSS Coach [Pilot] (3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE) JobID: 10962
Position Type:
TLCS
Date Posted:
4/1/2024
Location:
Administrative Service Center - ASC
Date Available:
AUGUST 2024
Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED
The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. DCSD is seeking a dedicated and experienced MTSS Coaches to join our team and facilitate implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework. The MTSS Coach will play a crucial role in supporting our schools in creating a data-driven and responsive system to meet the diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
Essential Functions to include programming and services:
MTSS Framework
Guide the district teams in the development and implementation of MTSS framework at school sites
Establish connections for MTSS framework and philosophy to other district initiatives
Identify expectations for the use of MTSS for both academics and behavioral concerns
Knowledge of the implementation and application of MTSS model at the school site level
Ability to design and support broad scale MTSS framework for adoption at site levels
Identifies ongoing system and policy barriers to MTSS and makes recommendations for systems and policy alignment.
Data Analysis and Decision Making
Analyze school-wide and student-level data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
Ability to use data for decision-making regarding student needs. Identify and implement effective data management system for MTSS, including Early Warning System data
Collaborate with school teams to make informed decisions based on data to enhance instruction and intervention strategies.
Interventions and Progress Monitoring
Establish a progress monitoring process and data collection procedures, including cut points
Meet with Student Intervention Teams at each site to provide support for intervention implementation
Assist sites in analyzing student needs and linking student needs to appropriate interventions for struggling students
Ensure the development, identification, and establishment of interventions at Tier II and III at each school site
Ability to lead large and small groups through change efforts
Revise intervention monitoring tools, procedures, and processes for intervention referrals.
Develops protocols for intervention referral processes.
Professional Development
Ability to conduct professional development in all aspects related to MTSS, including philosophy, problem-solving methodology, system change, universal screening, progress monitoring, decision making, intervention methods at all tiers for both academic and behavioral needs
Works collaboratively with multiple leadership teams in the District to support unique needs for implementation.
Supports and expands the abilities of the general education articulation process (incoming 9th graders) for students with intervention needs.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
3 years of teaching experience
Must have a current Iowa Teaching License
Experience with MTSS implementation in an educational setting.
Strong knowledge of data analysis, evidence-based interventions, and educational best practices.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Technological proficiency
Strong interpersonal and proven track record with building rapport with diverse faculty and staff.
Additional 8 days with $5,000 stipend
Desired Qualifications:
Proven expertise in taking the initiative to accomplish projects
Strong analytical skills with data
Demonstrated record of effective management and communication strategies.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential
Physical Requirements of Position:?
Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
Regularly required to ascend and descend stairs
Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Noise level is quiet to loud.
Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
Substance-free environment.
Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.
185 Days, plus additional 8 days & $5,000 Stipend