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Connections Academy · 5 days ago

Manager of MTSS - Michigan Connections Academy

Okemos, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

Connections Academy is a virtual education provider, and they are seeking a Manager of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). This role involves managing school operations, leading staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing support for students with academic and behavioral challenges.

EdTechEducationNon ProfitPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, leading, implementing, monitoring, and collaborating with other educators in school-wide integration of the MTSS Framework

Maintaining the MTSS handbook and monitoring the fidelity of implementation of the MTSS processes in the district

Provide training, consultation, and support to administrators, teachers and other professional staff for students with academic and behavioral challenges in the area of professional development, programming, and resources to increase student achievement

Works in conjunction with the Leadership Team

Supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of the staff in a performance-based environment

Attends professional development

Identify at-risk students based on student academic data that are below proficiency level

Assistance activities include observation and feedback, modeling, interpreting data and other supportive assistance necessary to implement MTSS

Would attend scheduled PLC meetings to provide data, analyze trends, and document student achievement

Regularly analyzes the effectiveness of interventions to improve student learning and school performance and provides data to school leadership

Conduct analysis on trends in student performance in the areas of academics and behavior outcomes

Monitors process to ensure compliance and adherence to district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations

Communicate with identified stakeholders working on Data Teams, and Multi-disciplinary Teams to implement the MTSS model

Knowledge of current research and national trends on MTSS

Knowledge of ESSA, Title I, and other Federal, State and Local laws and policies concerning the education of children

Knowledge of K-12 curriculum, instructional programs, teaching methodologies, and best practices

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Conduct program reviews, develop new programs and/or courses, and revise MTSS frameworks as needed to align with National or State Framework changes. Inform administrators and teachers about changes

Research and coordinate the selection of instructional/program materials and resources associated with MTSS; oversee the process for adopting instructional materials

Coordinates District and State Assessments:

Manage and organize all aspects of standardized testing, including State Testing, English Language assessments, Competency Testing, Advanced Placement testing, ACT/PSAT/SAT testing, MAP and FastBridge

Work collaboratively in the planning, organization, and execution of testing for the school, including the Manager of Counseling, the Manager of Special Education, and the Leadership Team

Receive, inventory, organize, and disseminate state-mandated tests; retrieve and organize test materials for return to state testing agencies

Prepare and arrange for shipment or pickup and retrieval of testing materials to and from test sites

Order, organize, store, and inventory school-wide assessment materials as directed

Organize standardized testing, with the PreID process, noting student accommodations, and managing the schedule for the testing

Create a communication plan that includes timely notifications and organizes relevant information to be shared with staff and parents

Assist in notifying parents of upcoming testing, contacting students who must take various types of tests

Track and address participation issues, including parent refusal requests

Coordinate with Pearson Virtual Schools to order needed technology, make a distribution plan for sites, and monitor and adjust as needed

Oversee and possibly coordinate and initiate contracts with outside school districts to organize testing at the local school district upon parent request

Provide school-wide as well as role-specific training covering all aspects of state testing Assist with the preparation of test data, School Report Card or other school data

Qualification

MTSS FrameworkData AnalysisMichigan Teaching CertificationK-12 Curriculum KnowledgeStandardized Testing ManagementAdministrative ExperienceAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelGoogle PlatformCollaborationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership

Required

Michigan residency required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university required

Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with six years minimum of successful teaching experience with consistently strong student performance results

Michigan School Administration Certification or ability to obtain within 3 years

Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel

Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Working knowledge and experience working with a variety of assessments for grades K-12

Experience using data to drive interventions, instruction and student outcomes

Experience leading adults

Proven track record supporting teaching staff, effectively managing their time and enabling them to achieve their goals

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Thrives in a collaborative environment

Competent with Microsoft Excel and the Google Platform

Ability to network and represent school in a positive manner

Passion for improving the education of diverse learners