MTSS Coach 24/25 SY

Job Description

TITLE : MTSS Coach

WHO WE ARE :

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization

committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think

critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a

purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to

succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and

authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse

opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an

organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the

Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY :

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired

by our vision and are energized by investing in academic improvement. The MTSS Coach will be

responsible for assisting in all matters related to development and implementation of a consistent

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model of tiered intervention processes and procedures

across the school. The MTSS Coach will provide information and professional development to

school teams, ensuring that MTSS components are established at the school. This is a full-time, 10

month position and will report directly to the Principal.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and

provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Think strategically and analytically; a natural problem solver who can efficiently grasp and

act on a big picture, quickly analyze the root causes and define new ways forward

Ability to chart a clear course, juggle many tasks and priorities, and work efficiently in a

fast-paced environment

Embrace a fast-moving organization. Deadlines, changing priorities and new projects

inspire you to rise to the occasion. Your planning will be the backbone of an efficient and

productive team

Establish systems, develop project plans, and support implementation

Manage up and across different pieces of work to ensure the team meets goals

Deliver crisp, clean messages in writing or on the phone; communications are articulate

and concise.

Display an understanding of the audience and knows how to deliver inspiring messages

and tough news with ease and tactful finesse

Partner with education leaders and other stakeholders, motivating them to make

incremental change and take quantum leaps

Help identify solutions independently and eager to contribute and learn

Other duties as assigned

Day In the Life Overview

On a regular day, as the MTSS Coach, you might :

Develop, lead, implement, monitor and collaborate with other educators in the schoolwide

integration of MTSS

Coach and train colleagues on MTSS implementation

Manage, analyze, and utilize student data to drive student support

Provide direct services as follows :

Train and coach school leadership teams and teachers on the MTSS framework

Work to develop, implement, and sustain IPS’ MTSS Framework

Support teachers in identifying student needs and providing appropriate

interventions

Attend professional development and district-level MTSS meetings

Develop and maintain a positive rapport with families and staff

WHAT YOU’ll BRING : SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following :

Communicate clearly orally and in writing

Leverage interpersonal skills in order to build and maintain strong relationships

Display strong organizational and multitasking skills

Exhibit excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.

Manage a team effectively and possesses strong leadership skills

Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial

environment

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff members

Display a passion for education and an unwavering belief that ALL children can learn

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

FLSA CLASSIFICATION :

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK :

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must

occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.