Who We Are:
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.
Why We Do This Work:
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.
What We Need:
The Coordinator of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) will be responsible for organizing professional development and learning opportunities that support the implementation and monitoring of a district-wide multi-tiered system of supports that ensures students’ academic and SEL needs (Tier 1, 2, & 3) are identified and supported so that students can reach their full potential. The Coordinator will work directly with central office leadership and various departments as well as school based personnel to support the school based implementation of MTSS. The Coordinator of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support will report to the Assistant Director/s and Director of Teaching & Learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Align MTSS work with district goals, strategic plans, and inclusive practices.
Establish and promote a shared vision of MTSS across the district.
Provide ongoing monitoring, analysis of data, and coaching support to school and district MTSS teams.
Develop MTSS school teams and administrators knowledge of data cycles and problem solving practices to support MTSS practices.
Plan and provide professional development.
Project manage multiple initiatives and teams.
Identify, organize, and disseminate evidence-based resources, tools, and intervention programs.
Develop support and monitor the effectiveness of district-wide MTSS structures, processes, and practices.
Attend and present information to the Board of Education regarding departmental initiatives, contracts, data, etc.
Ensure fidelity of implementation across all tiers (T1, 2, and 3).
Support the development of district and school teams to use the problem solving process at all levels.
Coach district and school teams in MTSS implementation and continuous improvement cycles.
Coordinate across departments (e.g., diverse learners, bilingual education, SEL/behavior, etc) to ensure integrated systems of support.
Report on progress and outcomes to district leadership and stakeholders.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities and requirements.
Qualifications:
At least five years of successful teaching and/or student support personnel experience is required.
Minimum 3 years experience implementing academic and/or social-emotional/behavior interventions.
Commitment to the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels.
Demonstrated ability to multitask effectively and prioritize strategically.
Openness to feedback and willingness to take personal responsibility.
Passion to embrace the goals of raising achievement for all students and closing achievement gaps.
Sound knowledge of the Illinois MTSS Framework, Social Emotional Learning Standards, PBIS model, data cycles and analysis, intervention best practices, and assessment procedures.
Familiarity with tools such as (Panorama, Branching Minds, Amplify, iReady, SWIS, FastBridge, etc)
Strong communication, leadership, facilitation and adult education teaching skills.
Ability to successfully work in a collaborative environment with administrators, teachers, parents, and outside agencies.
Requirements: Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License.
Endorsements: General Administrative (Type 75 certification)
Work Environment: Busy office environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.
Terms of Employment: Twelve months.
Compensation: Per Salary Schedule
Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered. Apply: www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin,
religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
