Specialist, Multi-Tiered Support Systems (MTSS)

Position Details

• Reporting Manager : Principal, 9-12
• Status : Salary, Exempt
• Type : Regular, Full-Time (12 Months)
• Program :  Lone Star Virtual Academy (TX)

Overview
The  Multi-Tiered Support Systems specialist will provide direct intensive intervention to students. Assist in developing a systematic school-wide approach to MTSS. Facilitates and coordinates the implementation of intervention programs. Provides direct curriculum and instructional support services to teachers including effective strategies and intervention. 

• Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.  
• Assist with designing interventions and monitoring responses to interventions for students who are struggling.  
• Assists in developing strategic plans for intervention and growth for all students.  
• Monitor and report student achievement data associated with the multi-tier assessments.  Manage student intervention caseloads. 
• Mentor school-based problem-solving teams through the development and implementation of MTSS at all tiers.  
• Serve as a liaison to administrators, teachers, counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, and other stakeholders to develop appropriate positive behavior interventions and supports through MTSS.  
• Maintains records as required.
• Communicate and work closely with the teachers while assisting in the development of each student’s intervention program.  
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to implement Response to Intervention:  Have in-depth knowledge of data collection and progress monitoring  
• Model lessons and strategies in the classroom  
• Develop and provide materials for/with colleagues  
• Be available to co-teach lessons

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• 5+ years of experience teaching in a Texas public school is preferred
• Experience implementing interventions
• Knowledge of the MTSS framework, positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), response to intervention (RTI), social-emotional learning (SEL), restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, and family engagement
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
• Residency in the state of Texas is required.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
• 11 Company-paid Holidays

Employment "At-Will" Statement :  For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) :  Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.