MTSS Director - Georgia Connections Academy
Oregon Connections Academy · Duluth, GA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Overview
The Director of MTSS serves as the schoolwide instructional leader responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring Georgia Connections Academy’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for students in grades K–12. This role ensures that academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions are data-driven, evidence-based, and implemented with fidelity across all grade bands.
Key Responsibilities
Effective Use of Data
- Analyze data related to individual students, groups of students, and classrooms to positively impact academic achievement and student behavior.
- Provide training and ongoing support for data systems that deliver critical student achievement information, including RTI/MTSS software tools such as universal screeners, progress monitoring platforms, and system-level data tools.
- Mentor teachers individually and in grade-level or content-area teams to support data interpretation, determine intervention effectiveness, and plan next steps for student support.
- Monitor and evaluate intervention outcomes and adjust supports based on progress monitoring data.
Instructional Leadership and MTSS Implementation
- Lead the identification process for students requiring literacy, math, and behavioral or social-emotional interventions across grades K–12.
- Ensure that identified students receive high-quality, evidence-based interventions implemented with fidelity.
- Provide training and support on the effective use of school-based intervention teams and MTSS structures.
- Affirm reading and math instruction to ensure alignment with sound, evidence-based instructional practices.
- Consult regularly with instructional leaders and student services teams regarding the progress of students receiving academic and behavioral interventions.
Collaboration and Student Support Systems
- Work collaboratively with principals, counselors, special education staff, and instructional leaders to support a cohesive, schoolwide MTSS framework.
- Facilitate collaboration across administrators, teachers, and support staff to ensure alignment and shared ownership of student outcomes.
- Support the Student Support Team (SST) and Response to Intervention (RTI) processes, including planning, scheduling, and leading meetings in coordination with school leaders, parents, and instructional staff.
- Collaborate with student support teams to facilitate eligibility determinations for special education when appropriate.
Family and Community Engagement
- Build effective relationships among teachers, families, and community partners to support student performance and well-being.
- Communicate clearly with families regarding intervention processes, progress monitoring, and next steps.
- Support family understanding of MTSS structures and student supports in a virtual learning environment.
Professional Leadership
- Contribute to an effective, collaborative leadership team committed to achieving schoolwide goals and continuous improvement.
- Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all aspects of the role, serving as a role model for staff.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning related to MTSS, data analysis, instructional practices, and student support systems.
Qualifications
Required:
- Masters Degree in Education
- Valid Georgia Tier I Leadership and Clearance certification, or the ability to obtain appropriate certification in a designated timeframe.
- Experience leading or supporting MTSS, RTI, intervention programs, or student support systems.
- Strong understanding of literacy, math, and behavioral/social-emotional interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and apply data to drive instructional and intervention decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
PREFERRED:
- Experience serving in a district- or school-level MTSS leadership role.
- Experience supporting MTSS implementation in a virtual or blended learning environment.
- Experience leading professional development related to data-driven instruction and interventions.
Work Location and Travel Expectations
This position is based on-site at the Georgia Connections Academy office in Duluth, Georgia. Regular in-state travel is expected to support in-person meetings, assessments, and school events. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required for professional conferences, training, or leadership development.