MTSS Specialist
Job in
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80285, USA
Listed on 2026-01-29
Listing for:
Denver Language School
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Elementary School, School Counselor, Special Education Teacher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
The MTSS Specialist serves as the Principal’s primary designate in ensuring all employees effectively work towards the fidelity of systems and structures of support for all learners at our comprehensive public school. The candidate will excel in the position by combining a sharp eye for detail, a strong ability to understand the structures and agents responsible for individuals’ and cohort behaviors, and be a public and visible presence of high expectations.
The strongest candidates will be knowledgeable as to high-quality MTSS processes and be comfortable working with students Kindergarten through 4th Grade. Success is measured by on-task, disruption free, classroom environments and through a culture of learning at the school.
Primarily, the MTSS Specialist takes responsibility for both:
A strong MTSS process that considers a diverse range of DLS employees and families should be a source of professional pride for the employee. Most importantly, the outcome of note is day-to-day instructional time increasing for all learners.
This position will be open until filled;
The ideal candidate will be able to begin work before February 28th
- Intellectual understanding of the “public good” of MTSS as a mechanism supported by the State of Colorado;
- To manage the MTSS process at the Whiteman campus aligned with the Principal’s vision for campus culture;
- To Chair a regularly scheduled MTSS meeting with and take responsibility for a highly functional meeting;
- To obtain and organize student support referrals from families, teachers, or other student support staff related to student academic, behavioral, or social emotional needs;
- To obtain and review comprehensive student data—including attendance, behavioral, and academic information—to inform the identification of support needs for specific students;
- To lead the collaboration of teachers, families, students (if appropriate) and school support staff (as needed) to develop initial interventions to support student growth in the identified area(s) of need;
- To provide ongoing feedback and recommendations of appropriate actions and solutions to families, teachers, and support staff related to student support plans;
- To participate on a Student Support Team, identify students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinate initial academic, behavioral or social emotional interventions with input from teachers, parents, students, and members of the student support staff;
- To assist students and parents/guardians in understanding school policies and procedures related to classroom resources and supports;
- To lead initial student interventions when appropriate;
- To work in partnership with the 504 Coordinator and Head of Special Education (or designate) to address requests related to outside evaluations or needs at a tier 3 level. As part of this role, serve as the named secondary 504 Coordinator at the Whiteman campus.
- Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree preferred in Education (or reasonable equivalent);
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin is desirable, but not a pre-requisite for consideration;
- Recent experience in a student…
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