The MTSS Manager leads implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention systems across all Kindezi schools. This network-level leader ensures consistent, high-quality intervention processes aligned to instructional expectations through coaching and support to ensure student access to grade-level standards.
Reports to: Director of Exceptional Education Services
Network support to: EIP Teachers
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Screening & Analysis of Student Performance
• Lead the implementation of universal screening processes to ensure timely, accurate identification of all learners, including students in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports, students approaching proficiency, and students who may require enrichment or advanced services.
• Analyze screening and progress monitoring data to identify trends, root causes, and student needs, and translate findings into actionable next steps for instruction and intervention.
• Facilitate data conversations with teachers and school leaders to support data-driven instructional decisions and grouping for intervention and enrichment.
• Ensure screening tools and processes are implemented with fidelity, including training staff and monitoring administration practices.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of data systems and trackers to monitor student progress, intervention effectiveness, and movement across tiers.
• Partner with school leadership to align screening, progress monitoring, and intervention planning within the MTSS framework and school-wide priorities.
• Coordinate school-wide assessment windows in alignment with MTSS needs, ensuring data is collected, analyzed, and used within appropriate timelines.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of Tier 1 instructional supports and interventions, ensuring core instruction is responsive to student data and reduces the need for more intensive interventions.
Academic and Behavioral Intervention
• Implement and monitor Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 academic and behavioral intervention systems in alignment with network expectations and school priorities.
• Analyze student data to support the development, implementation, and adjustment of targeted intervention plans, including clear goals, aligned strategies, and progress monitoring measures.
• Monitor the fidelity and effectiveness of interventions across tiers, using data to inform instructional adjustments and student movement between tiers.
• Facilitate MTSS/problem-solving meetings to guide teachers and leaders in making data-based decisions related to student supports and intervention grouping.
• Train and support teachers and EIP teachers in implementing high-quality Tier 1 supports and Tier 2/3 interventions, ensuring alignment to identified student needs.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of Tier 1 instructional supports, ensuring core instruction is responsive and reduces the need for more intensive interventions.
• Implement processes to track and evaluate MTSS effectiveness, including student progress, intervention outcomes, and overall system impact.
• Collaborate with SELTs to support referrals and documentation, ensuring decisions are grounded in MTSS data and prior interventions.
• Manage compliance-related processes, including Retention and Hospital/Homebound, in alignment with district and state guidelines.
• Support the onboarding and scheduling of EIP teachers, and provide ongoing coaching and development to ensure strong implementation.
• Conduct targeted observations and walkthroughs during intervention blocks and core instruction to monitor implementation and fidelity, and provide actionable feedback to teachers and leaders.
• Supervise and evaluate EIP teachers, ensuring high-quality implementation of targeted interventions aligned to student needs and grade-level standards.
• Conduct regular observations and provide actionable coaching and feedback to strengthen instructional practices and intervention delivery.
• Hold EIP teachers accountable for effective progress monitoring, documentation, and student outcomes.
• Lead ongoing data review cycles with EIP teachers and school leadership to monitor student progress and adjust supports as needed.
• Provide targeted training and coaching to EIP teachers, teachers, and leaders on MTSS implementation, intervention strategies, and data use.
• Build staff capacity to implement effective Tier 1 supports and Tier 2/3 interventions with fidelity.
• Support EIP teachers in developing aligned intervention plans that address identified skill gaps and accelerate student learning.
• Use data and problem-solving frameworks to identify and deliver professional development aligned to student needs and instructional priorities.
• Model effective instructional practices and intervention strategies to support strong implementation across classrooms and intervention settings.
• Ensure MTSS, 504, and EIP processes are implemented in alignment with state, district, and network requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date MTSS and EIP documentation, including intervention plans, progress monitoring data, and student records.
• Partner with school leadership to ensure implementation of MTSS decisions and interventions with fidelity across classrooms.
• Coordinate and lead MTSS communication cycles with teachers, leaders, and families to ensure clarity of student supports and next steps.
• Collaborate with SELTs, counselors, social workers, and school leadership to align academic and behavioral supports for students.
• Manage systems that ensure clear roles, procedures, and documentation for effective MTSS implementation.
Requirements
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
• Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals
• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
• High level of judgment: the supervisor is available to review established broad objectives and approve executive-level decisions
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Requires frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills are required for interacting and working with various levels of individuals
• Requires excellent written and verbal skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited institution (Master’s degree in Education or Education Leadership preferred)
• Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• Valid Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate in appropriate content area and grade level
• Valid and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Experience supporting intervention systems across multiple schools preferred
• Leadership and instructional coaching experience preferred
• Experience supervising instructional staff preferred
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
• Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ Instructional Support salary schedule
• Salary is calculated based on full-time lead teacher and similar full-time experience
• Georgia Professional Standards Commission GaPSC certification level
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
• Work Days: Annual
• Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt