Multi-Tiered Sys of Supp (MTSS) Manager- .6 FTE - #1336456

Overview of Position

This is a .6 part time position. The annual salary will be prorated to reflect the part time FTE.

The responsibility of this position is to lead and oversee the coordinated implementation of district-wide supports within the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, to reduce opportunity gaps. It will be incumbent for this role to work collaboratively with current departmental and divisional program models (MTSS, Race and Equity, Special Education, Coordinated School Health, community organizations and agencies, and School and Community Partnerships) to bring alignment and coherence in promoting equitable access to supportive services and removing barriers to academic success for all students.

Expected Start Date: July 1, 2024.

Essential Functions

10%

• Monitor the application of the District-wide Assessment Calendar

10%

• Develop and manage approved procedures and support documents linked with both central office and school-based MTSS
  

20%

• Manage the implementation of Homeroom (student data portal) for all SPS schools

20%

• Coordinate more intensive tiered supports to target schools

20%

• Provide PD to central office and school MTSS teams

10%

• Team with Teaching and Learning Leadership to create and implement a common platform for Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
  

10%

• Manage staff, including supervising and evaluating professional and support staff
• Monitor staff performance and evaluate work
• Consult with subordinates on a variety of problems and issues
• Establish clear performance expectations, and evaluate based on results
• Hold all employees to high expectations, and provide support in meeting those expectations
• Create opportunities for staff enrichment, motivate staff to participate in them
• Identify potential in staff and assumes a role in developing it

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• May perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

DISTRICT WIDE CORE COMPETENCIES:
Collaboration
Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties

• Is seen as a team player who encourages efficient and effective collaborations.
• Works skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups.
• Represents his/her own interests while being open-minded to other groups.
• Builds respectful and productive relationships internally and externally.

Getting Results (Action Oriented)
Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
• Focuses on achieving the goal even in the face of obstacles.
• Assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision.
• Strives for new levels of performance.

Decision Quality & Problem Solving
Uses analysis, wisdom, experience and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action

• Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
• Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
• Displays self-confidence in own judgment.
• Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.

Integrity
Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain

• Deals with people and situations in an honest and forthright manner.
• Represents information and data accurately and completely.
• Represents the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Takes ownership if a mistake is their own and does not blame others.

Accountability
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules

• Takes responsibility and action as if the risks (financial or otherwise) are his or her own.
• Holds individuals and team accountable for their actions and results.
• Initiates action even if outcome is uncertain and is willing to accept the consequences of failure.
• Aligns own activities and priorities to meet broader organizational needs.
• Demonstrates courage and confidence in his or her own ability.

RELEVANT COMPETENCIES:
Customer Focus

• Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of his/her actions.
• Thinks ahead and considers the impact of actions both internally and externally.
• Develops trust, credibility and maintains strong relationships with customers.
• Goes the extra mile to satisfy customer needs and expectations.

Planning

• Allocates and coordinates time effectively and efficiently to avoid conflicts.
• Anticipates potential problems and develops plans to address them.
• Develops an appropriate work plan to achieve results.
• Monitors progress, responds to problems and measures performance.

Functional/Technical Skills

• Understands the technical aspects of the job and keeps up-to-date on key technical or functional aspects of the job.
• Applies appropriate technical/functional knowledge to address situations in a timely manner.
• Thinks of ways to apply new developments to improve organizational performance.
• Shares expertise and skills with others when appropriate.

Organizational Agility

• Understands the interests, motivations and agendas of others.
• Uses the "informal" channels to get things done without creating problems with the "formal" channels.
• Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how actions may impact stakeholders.
• Makes comments that move the group and situations towards a productive outcome.

Managing Relationships

• Relates well to all kinds of people inside and outside of the organization.
• Works to create win-win scenarios.
• Shares appropriate information to find common ground.
• Puts own agenda aside in order to achieve organization's goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Current state and federal regulations governing the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) programs, special education, bilingual, and advanced learning programs
• Current state and federal audit and reporting requirements for ESEA programs, special education, bilingual, and advanced learning programs
• Budget preparation and monitoring
• Fiscal controls
• Oral and written communications
• Conceptual and analytical thinking
• Prioritizing and meeting critical timelines
• Preparing District, state, and federal reports
• Data collection and analysis
• Business Process Redesign (BPR)
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Prioritize work to meet critical timelines
• Prepare financial reports
• Work effectively and professionally with division administrative and support staff and school staff
• Establish and maintain effective relationships in a multicultural community
• Adapt to change and remain flexible.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and administrators, outside agencies and the public in a multi-cultural community.
• Best practices in assessment, instruction and intervention in areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics.
• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Instructional practices, compliance policies and laws related to special education and English Language Learners.
• Budgetary regulations for Title I and LAP.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Master's in Education or related field Master's degree in education, business or public administration, political science, or a closely related field.

YEARS of RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in a large public agency, including grants management and governmental relations responsibilities. Experience with the development and submission of federal grant applications; experience with state funding and programs run through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

SUBSTITUTION:
B. A. Degree and two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the Master's Degree.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES:
Valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice fingerprint and background check

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work will be considered.