Assistant Director of Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
$94,047 - $103,250 annually

Open Until Filled, Priority Screening beginning February 10, 2023

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  We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.

• Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ+, and highly mobile student populations.
• Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands, communicates, and supports the implementation of agency priorities and divisional objectives.
• Manages implementation of the cohort model of MTSS technical assistance program to districts.
• Develops, provides, and coordinates the initial and on-going professional development of the regional implementation specialists and incorporates outside expertise as necessary
• Supervises the substantive work of the regional implementation coordinators and provides coaching to expectations.
• Participates regularly on the cross-divisional MTSS implementation team for content development and alignment.
• Works with the MTSS director to ensure the effectiveness, consistency, and coherence of the MTSS framework and technical assistance on implementation.
• Provides observation and feedback to regional coordinators on the quality and fidelity of training and coaching services they provide.
• Ensures that regional coordinators receive training and ongoing professional development in culturally responsive and other practices that support inclusive and equitable student outcomes
• Develops content and processes aligned to professional learning best practices.
• Supervises regional implementation coordinator contacts with school and district teams.
• Provides technical assistance consistent with agency and divisional objectives.
• Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including CISL and other OSPI staff, ESDs, school districts, schools, family organizations, and other project partners consistent with divisional expectations and objectives.
• Collaborates with the Director of MTSS and other stakeholders to continuously engage in the development of documented operating procedures for the work and processes of the Regional Implementation Coordinator Network.
• Enhances and implements processes for obtaining program data and other information from regional implementation specialists.
• Reviews and supports the accuracy and relevance of posted information directed toward regional implementation coordinators.
• Develops, coordinates, or implements communication to connect regional implementation coordinators programming with current agency information on related legislative requirements, grant requirements, or research-based practices.
• Maintains current MTSS resources for reference by regional implementation specialists and school district audiences.
• Identifies solutions that are consistent with legal requirements and divisional objectives.
• Writes, prepares reports or presentations, and edits periodic responses pertaining to MTSS implementation.

• Collects annual and semiannual data from regional coordinators in the state through the designated data system, consistent with direction provided by data use leadership.
• Facilitates the collection of training logs and other technical assistance data from RIC’s.
• Provides leadership for the regular utilization of aggregate and disaggregated data related to training and coaching, implementation fidelity, and student outcomes.
• Reviews data from regional specialists to ensure the delivery of culturally responsive practices by districts receiving MTSS implementation support.

• Ensures alignment of regional implementation coordinators activities with the program design.
• Supports the collection and reporting of program outcomes to federal and state funding entities.
• Uses program information to coordinate and support continuous improvement collaboration, communication, and professional learning.
• Submits information about the program to other state agencies, legislature, and the public as directed, in coordination with divisional leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience at the school, district, state, or regional level using data to result in changed outcomes for staff and students.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience implementing or coaching Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Education or work experience in data collection, analysis or use in problem solving.
• Demonstrated successful ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and a variety of stakeholders, including school district and educational service district staff, researchers, and/or district and state policymakers.
• Experience teaching or presenting to adult audiences.
• Support the state's goals for student equity and workforce diversity
• Maintains the highest standard of personal, professional, and ethical conduct

• Three years supervisory or management experience – preferably with remote employees or contractors.
• 3 years of experience implementing or coaching Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Experience in implementing educational reform at the district or state level.
• Experience promoting culturally responsive and equitable practices at a school or district and working to reduce disparate outcomes for students
• Master's in education, counseling, psychology, or other social science
• Skilled at positively influencing educational outcomes at a building, district, regional, or statewide scale
• Experience communicating effectively with parents and community members regarding educational improvement and research
• Understands project development and management, task management, long-range planning, and program evaluation; has strong organization, writing, and facilitation skills. Projects will include working with employees, contractors, support staff, division partners, and school and district personnel

• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement;
• A current résumé, and;
• A list of three or more professional references.