Special Education Teacher

Contracted Special Education and MTSS Consultant – Magnolia Consulting Group, a Division of LinkIt! About Us Magnolia Consulting Group (MCG) partners with school districts to strengthen educational systems and improve student outcomes. Our work includes needs assessments, program evaluations, strategic planning, professional learning, coaching, and implementation support across MTSS, special education, literacy, mathematics, multilingual learner education, mental health, behavior, and leadership. MCG consultants bring extensive educational experience and work alongside district teams to develop practical, evidence-based solutions that reflect each organization’s unique priorities, strengths, and needs. MCG is a division of LinkIt, a leader in K-12 data-driven technology solutions and consulting services. LinkIt helps schools streamline the collection, management, and analysis of student performance data to improve academic outcomes and educator productivity. In addition to our consulting division, LinkIt’s data warehouse and assessment platform enable schools to store and analyze both third-party and locally created data for all grade levels and subject areas. Linklt also provides custom analytical services to help educators build capacity to lead effectively, add structure to data analysis, and simplify compliance and data-centric processes. Our MTSS solution streamlines workflows, fosters consistency, and measures ROI through student progress monitoring and implementation fidelity dashboards. At LinkIt, we come to work every day knowing that our work has a direct impact on students, teachers, and their ability to succeed. While we differentiate our products through their comprehensiveness, ease of use, and innovation, our unique value proposition is our relentless focus on customer service and support. For more about us, please visit linkit.com . Position Overview MCG is seeking an experienced and collaborative Special Education and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Consultant to partner with school districts in strengthening systems, improving instructional practices, and achieving better outcomes for students. The consultant will provide professional learning, coaching, technical assistance, program evaluation, and implementation support related to special education and MTSS. The ideal candidate combines deep subject‑matter expertise with practical district or school leadership experience and can translate research, regulations, and best practices into sustainable systems that work in real educational settings. This consulting position includes both virtual and onsite work with school districts. Candidates must be willing and available to provide onsite services in districts throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with possible travel to other states upon request. Job Description and Responsibilities Special Education Consulting Conduct comprehensive reviews of special education programs, procedures, services, and student records. Review IEPs for quality, compliance, alignment, and educational benefit. Support districts in strengthening referral, evaluation, eligibility, IEP development, progress monitoring, annual review, and reevaluation practices. Evaluate the alignment among present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, student needs, measurable annual goals, services, accommodations, and progress‑monitoring practices. Provide guidance related to IDEA, Section 504, applicable state regulations, procedural safeguards, and district responsibilities. Support districts in examining identification practices, placement patterns, disproportionality, least restrictive environment, out‑of‑district placements, and inclusive programming. Assist with improving special education procedures, guidance documents, forms, tools, and internal accountability systems. Deliver professional learning and coaching for administrators, child study teams, special education teachers, related‑service providers, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals. Develop clear, evidence‑based findings and recommendations for district leaders and boards of education. MTSS Consulting Support districts in designing, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive academic, behavioral, attendance, and social‑emotional MTSS frameworks. Help district and school teams clarify Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 practices, decision‑making processes, and staff responsibilities. Facilitate the development of effective data‑team and problem‑solving structures. Support universal screening, diagnostic assessment, progress monitoring, data triangulation, intervention selection, and data‑based decision‑making. Assist districts in developing entrance, movement, and exit criteria for tiered supports. Strengthen the connection among core instruction, intervention, special education, multilingual learner services, and other student‑support systems. Coach administrators and school‑based teams in using data to identify system‑level needs and improve student outcomes. Help districts select, evaluate, and implement evidence‑based interventions. Develop MTSS handbooks, protocols, tools, meeting structures, implementation plans, and sustainability measures. Consulting and Project Responsibilities Facilitate engaging, practical, and customized professional learning for educators and school leaders. Build trusting relationships with district administrators, school leaders, educators, and multidisciplinary teams. Collaborate with MCG leadership and other consultants to plan and deliver high‑quality client services. Review district data, policies, procedures, instructional materials, and other relevant documentation. Conduct interviews, focus groups, classroom observations, and program reviews, as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr