MTSS Support Specialist

About The Job

Position Overview
The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) invites applications for a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) position. This individual will provide support to State, Regional, and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in the implementation of the MTSS framework. The MTSS Specialist position requires competency in culturally responsive education and pedagogy and will interact with a variety of educators and community members to acquire and interpret system-level data. This position actively supports and advances the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Job Responsibilities

• Support state, regional, and local educational agencies in evaluating and improving their implementation of the MTSS framework including literacy, math, and SEL focal areas.
• Develop guidance for districts about best practices in literacy and math instruction, and practices that are not evidence-based.
• Provide coaching on MTSS implementation to state, regional, and local educational agencies.
• Design and deliver professional learning targeted toward key partner needs.
• Build and/or identify tools and resources to assist schools in improving data-based decision-making practices.
• Lead work around culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Education, Psychology, Leadership, Evaluation, or related field, with substantial research and publication record.
• Demonstrated experience working with state or regional educational agencies on MTSS implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.
• Proven experience providing technical assistance to state or regional educational agencies.
• Commitment and experience with culturally responsive approaches and practices, and integration of an equity lens across project life cycles.