Job Description

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL MTSS COACH

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The School MTSS Coach, reporting to the building principal, provides leadership, coaching, and direct support to educators in the implementation of a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). The coach coordinates the school's MTSS plan; collaborates with administrators, teachers, and support staff; supports data-based problem solving and intervention planning; models and co-teaches lessons; provides actionable feedback; and develops professional learning to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supports, coordinates, and monitors implementation of the school's Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) plan.
• Collaborates regularly with school administration and instructional staff to identify and address areas of greatest need.
• Facilitates a schoolwide shift from isolated RtI practices toward an integrated MTSS framework that supports academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Coordinates with administration to identify and procure appropriate intervention resources and materials.
• Develops, maintains, and supports documentation for student interventions, goals, progress monitoring, and MTSS decision making.
• Assists teachers and teams in analyzing screening, diagnostic, formative, progress-monitoring, and other student data to establish benchmarks, set measurable goals, identify needs, and plan targeted interventions.
• Monitors the consistency, quality, and effectiveness of goals and interventions within student MTSS/RtI plans and supports teams in making data-based adjustments.
• Participates in and observes instructional planning and classroom instruction, providing supportive, specific, and actionable feedback and recommendations.
• Models lessons, co-teaches, and provides job-embedded coaching to strengthen evidence-based instructional and intervention practices.
• Develops concrete action steps at the school, grade, content-area, classroom, small-group, or individual-student level in response to identified needs.
• Assists administration in developing and implementing remediation or improvement plans, as necessary.
• Develops and conducts professional development for teachers and staff regarding MTSS, instructional strategies, intervention practices, data use, progress monitoring, and other identified instructional needs.
• Participates in professional development, training, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve knowledge of MTSS, content, instructional strategies, coaching practices, data analysis, and adult learning theory.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records related to all aspects of the position, including coaching logs documenting dates, times, locations, focus areas, and follow-up actions.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, data summaries, program documentation, and other records as required.
• Attends and participates in school, District, community, and other meetings and serves on committees or professional organizations as appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates professionally with the principal, District administrators and staff, teachers, support personnel, State Department of Education personnel, parents, committees, and community stakeholders.
• Uses computers, data systems, office technology, instructional resources, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Performs related duties and routine administrative/office tasks as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Master's degree in education, educational research and measurement, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a related field, supplemented by two to three years of relevant experience in education, assessment, data analysis, instructional coaching, intervention, or a related area; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid state driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, as well as routine keyboard and office-equipment operations.

Data Analysis and Problem Solving: Ability to collect, compare, analyze, interpret, and communicate student and program data; identify needs; establish measurable goals; monitor progress; and use evidence to guide decisions and recommendations.

Interpersonal Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, provide direction and feedback, facilitate collaborative problem solving, and build productive relationships with educators, administrators, families, and community stakeholders.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret educational, administrative, assessment, and statistical documents; prepare reports, data analyses, recommendations, and professional correspondence; and present information effectively to individuals and groups.

Professional Knowledge: Knowledge of MTSS principles and practices, evidence-based instruction and intervention, progress monitoring, assessment and data use, instructional coaching, adult learning, school improvement, and applicable District and state requirements.

Technology and Records Management: Ability to use computers, data systems, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and records-management systems effectively and accurately.

Organization and Judgment: Ability to plan, prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, exercise sound professional judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate.

Interpersonal Temperament: Ability to work effectively with others, adapt to changing priorities, respond appropriately under pressure, and maintain a respectful, solution-oriented approach.

Physical Communication: Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to exchange information, provide coaching and professional learning, and participate in meetings and collaborative work.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job: Demonstrates thorough knowledge of MTSS, instructional and intervention practices, assessment and progress monitoring, data-based problem solving, coaching, professional learning, and relevant District policies and procedures.

Quality and Quantity of Work: Completes essential functions and related assignments accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards, expectations, timelines, and procedures.

Dependability and Attendance: Assumes responsibility for assigned work, meets deadlines, attends and remains at work regularly, and follows applicable attendance and leave procedures.

Initiative and Professional Growth: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, seeks continuous improvement, participates in relevant professional learning, and applies new knowledge to strengthen job performance and schoolwide MTSS implementation.

Judgment and Decision Making: Uses data and professional judgment to identify problems, consider alternatives, seek appropriate input, and support decisions aligned with effective policies, procedures, and student needs.

Cooperation and Relationships: Builds and maintains cooperative, courteous, and respectful relationships; shares knowledge; responds constructively to feedback; and contributes to a positive professional culture.

Coordination and Planning: Organizes daily work, establishes priorities, coordinates meetings and support activities, uses time and resources effectively, and develops short- and long-term plans aligned with school and District goals.

Leadership and Coaching: Promotes clear communication, provides effective feedback and support, facilitates adult learning, builds staff capacity, and helps teams move toward established instructional and MTSS goals.

Creativity and Continuous Improvement: Seeks improved methods, strategies, resources, and procedures that enhance the effectiveness of MTSS implementation and student support.

Policy Implementation and Confidentiality: Understands and follows applicable policies, procedures, legal requirements, ethical standards, and confidentiality expectations related to assigned responsibilities.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to established safety and housekeeping standards and uses equipment and resources appropriately.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Cherokee County School District does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, disability, age, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The district also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups as required by law.