MTSS Coordinator (26-27 SY) - IMMEDIATE VACANCY

Founded in 2014, Jefferson RISE is a tuition-free public charter school serving nearly 800 students in grades 6-12 in Harvey, Louisiana. We believe every student deserves a real path forward—whether that means a four-year university, a skilled trade, the military, entrepreneurship, or something else entirely. Our mission is to ensure every student graduates prepared and ready through rigorous academics, strong relationships, consistent accountability, and a genuine commitment to individual success.

About Our Students

Our student body reflects the diversity of the Westbank:

• 61% Black/African American
• 16% Hispanic
• 14% Middle Eastern
• 6% White (Non-Middle Eastern)
• 2% Asian
• 1% Other
• 87% qualify as economically disadvantaged
• 13% Students with Disabilities
• 4% English Learners

Recent Achievements

• Top Gains Award - Louisiana Department of Education (2023-24 SY)
• Average graduation rate of 98% since our first graduating class in 2022
• #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana - High School: B rating, Middle School: C rating (2022-23 SY)
• Continued SPS growth: 72.5 in 2023-24 and 73.9 in 2024-25

Schedule

Teachers generally work from mid-July (beginning with professional development before students arrive) through late May. Workdays are typically 7:10 AM-3:45 PM, Monday through Friday, with Mondays extending to 4:30 PM for mandatory Professional Development. The MTSS Coordinator position follows an 11-month schedule (mid/late July - mid/late June).

About the Role

Jefferson RISE Charter School is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and student-centered MTSS Coordinator to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the school’s behavior systems, PBIS framework, MTSS supports, and intervention processes. This role serves as the school’s lead for behavior systems, intervention monitoring, and culture and student outcomes data analysis.

The MTSS Coordinator is responsible for building and managing systems that use academic and behavioral data to identify student needs, group students for intervention, monitor progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of supports across tiers. This is a highly data-driven role focused on strengthening general education systems, early identification, and preventative supports—not a Special Education (SPED) position.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring

• Maintain behavior dashboards, intervention trackers, and student support data systems
• Analyze behavior, attendance, academic, and intervention data to identify trends and student needs
• Monitor referral patterns by student, teacher, grade level, location, and incident type
• Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to student behavior and intervention outcomes
• Monitor intervention effectiveness and recommend adjustments based on student outcomes
• Identify students requiring Tier II and Tier III supports through ongoing data review
• Facilitate regular data review meetings focused on student outcomes and intervention effectiveness

MTSS and Intervention Oversight

• Coordinate schoolwide Tier II and Tier III behavior support systems
• Oversee intervention assignment processes and caseload management
• Facilitate weekly intervention review meetings and student case reviews
• Monitor intervention fidelity and progress toward student goals
• Collaborate with intervention staff to ensure timely and effective support implementation
• Coordinate communication among intervention staff, teachers, administrators, and families

PBIS and School Culture

• Oversee implementation of PBIS systems and behavior support frameworks
• Monitor implementation of Emergent Tree practices and schoolwide behavior expectations
• Coordinate student recognition and positive behavior reinforcement systems
• Conduct implementation fidelity checks and monitor consistency across classrooms and grade levels
• Support schoolwide efforts to create safe, respectful, and responsible learning environments

Leadership and Team Management

• Supervise behavior team personnel and provide ongoing support, coaching, and accountability
• Establish clear performance expectations and student outcome goals
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews
• Monitor team effectiveness and ensure alignment with school priorities
• Support onboarding and development of behavior team staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of three years of experience in education, student support services, MTSS, PBIS, school operations, behavior intervention, counseling, or a related field
• Experience analyzing student data and using findings to improve outcomes
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience leading PBIS, MTSS, RTI, or intervention systems
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and progress monitoring systems

Culture and Fit

• Believes every student can improve when provided consistent expectations, effective supports, and meaningful opportunities for growth
• Uses data to drive decisions and measure impact
• Balances accountability with support
• Values systems, consistency, and continuous improvement
• Open to feedback and accountable for outcomes
• Collaborative, dependable, and committed to student success

Pay

Annual salary ranges from $60,000 to $80,000, depending on degree level, certification, content, previous student outcomes, and experience. Compensation is tied to performance and qualifications, with opportunities for additional stipends, performance-based raises, and bonuses.

Pay is distributed twice monthly on the 15th and last day of each month.

Benefits

• Medical: RISE covers 85% of employee-only premiums; employee covers 15% (spouse and dependent costs are the employee's responsibility)
• Dental and Vision: 100% of employee-only premiums covered
• Short and Long-Term Disability: 100% of premiums covered
• 401(k): 100% employer match on first 3% deferred; 50% match on contributions from 3% to 5%; no vesting period