MTSS Specialist (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supp

MTSS Specialist Job Description

MISSION

The mission of The PATH School is to provide a purpose-driven, culturally responsive learning environment that challenges scholars academically while supporting their social and emotional growth in order to develop conscientious citizens who transform their communities. 

JOB SUMMARY

At The PATH School (TPS), our passionate, collaborative team is deeply committed to the holistic success and social-emotional development of urban scholars. We seek relentless educators who respect our scholars and families and live our mission daily.

The MTSS Specialist leads the strategy, rollout, and cross-departmental alignment of our Tier I, II, and III support systems—covering academics, attendance, basic needs, SEL, and health. In this role, you will guide site teams through phased implementation to ensure all scholars receive the support they need to thrive.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities

• Data-Driven Intervention Planning: 

  • Assess scholars and student groups using various test results to determine placement. 

  • Continuously examine academic, behavioral, and social -emotional data to create, implement, and evaluate structured intervention(s).

• Targeted Differentiated Instruction: 

  • Plan, pace, connect with teachers and co-teachers to collaboratively deliver engaging, highly differentiated lessons and instructional materials designed to bring scholars’ skills up to grade level.

• Collaborative Care: 

  • Work closely with classroom teachers, the school psychologist, the Director of Exceptional Learners, and Scholar Support Team to share best practices and facilitate special education eligibility processes when needed. 

  • Attend Scholar Support Daily Meeting and EXCEL team meetings, and I-Team meetings. 

  • Read Scholar Cumulative Folders and IEP At a Glance Documents regularly to remain abreast of scholars status and supplemental interventions they may need.

• Caseload Monitoring & Reporting: 

  • Track progress for an entire caseload. 

  • Maintain accurate and complete student records

  • Prepare regular progress reports for administration, teachers and family. 

  • Work with teachers and co-teachers and coordinate the timeframe and how data will be tracked for interventions in place. 

  • Send letters to guardians and/or parents of scholars participating in MTSS.

  • Provide progress reports to parents and guardians. 

  • Participate in MTSS Scholars’ Scholar-Led Conferences (SLCs) quarterly.

• Behavior Management: 

  • Cultivate scholars’ social-emotional growth while maintaining active, positive classroom management in alignment with school discipline policies. 

  • Stay in constant contact with Human Services to discuss services and interventions for scholars in this area. 

  • Provide MTSS scholars that are recommended for Open Seat, and/or Aspire to the Human Services team.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals and to interact cheerfully and professionally with the public

• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

• Excellent organization, communication, writing, and editing skills

• The ability to see what needs to be done and to take initiative in doing it

• Interpret data, facts, procedures and policies. 

• Work independently. 

• Work with online systems and technology. 

EXPECTATIONS

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including two weeks during the summer and weekly department meetings

• Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (ex. family nights, student performances, field trips, family conferences, Back-to-School Nights, etc.).

• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis, Monday - Friday

• Ability to operate computers, classroom technology, and computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, copiers, and cell phone functions such as text, email, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in an environment with an above average level of noise

• Some nights and weekends, as required