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Job Title:                     MTSS/504/Testing Coordinator

Organization:              Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

Reports To:                Principal

Hiring Status:             At-Will

FLSA Status:              Exempt

FTE:                           1.0

Schedule:                   Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Reporting Days:         190, 10 months

Compensation:           Salary

Evaluation:                LEADS*

Starting Pay:               $52,000-$74,000, DOE;

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:                    Bachelors Degree, Master’s Degree preferred

Experience:                  Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching and/or school leadership experience in a                                               multi-cultural/diverse setting.

Certification:                 Teaching Certificate and/or Administrator License

Background:                 Clear FBI background check

Language:                    Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Spanish fluency preferred

Benefits:

+ Level pay option for consistent pay year-round

+ Teacher certification assistance

+ Paid staff referral program

+ Low-premium Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

+ 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match

+ Wellness Wednesdays which encourage staff wellness schoolwide.

+ Safety trainings and security cameras

+ 10 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours

+ Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children

+ Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access

+ Multiple layers of instructional support and mentorship

+ Opportunity to grow professionally

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

MTSS Coordination:

+ Leads the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process, including scheduling and facilitating bi-weekly MTSS meetings to monitor student progress and interventions.

+ Ensures compliance with Louisiana Bulletin 1508 for appropriate interventions and referrals.

+ Implements and tracks academic and behavior interventions for students identified in the MTSS process.

+ Assists teachers with student referrals into the MTSS process.

504 Plan Compliance:

+ Ensures all 504 Plans are compliant, up-to-date, and accommodations are entered into PowerSchool.

+ Provides teachers with a "504 at a Glance" document for quick reference.

+ Evaluates the need for new 504 Plans through the MTSS process.

Gifted, Talented, and Special Education Services:

+ Coordinates with the Gifted and Talented Coordinator to identify and support eligible students.

+ Partners with the Exceptional Student Services team to ensure timely responses to parental requests for evaluations.

+ Oversees Child Find to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements for student identification.

+ Collaborates with Speech-Language Pathologists to oversee speech referrals, interventions, and evaluations.

Testing Coordination:

+ Serves as the designated School Testing Coordinator (STC) for LEAP 2025 and DIBELS, attending all Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) monthly calls for updates.

+ Maintains the integrity, security, and compliance of testing processes, including receiving, inventorying, distributing, and returning testing materials.

+ Coordinates with ESS and ELL teams to ensure appropriate accommodations are entered into DRC (LEAP 2025) and DIBELS.

Dyslexia Screening and Support:

+ Meets all Louisiana state requirements for Dyslexia screenings, reporting, and intervention implementation.

+ Attends Dyslexia-related professional development offered through the LDOE.

+ Collaborates with instructional leadership and teaching staff to provide Dyslexia supports aligned with LDOE guidance.

Attendance and Truancy Oversight:

+ Monitors and oversees student attendance and truancy to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Professional Development:

+ Conducts regular professional development for staff on supporting diverse learners, implementing accommodations, the MTSS process, and testing requirements.

Data and Accountability:

+ Supports the Executive Director and ESS Director in collecting and reporting data for state, federal, and district accountability targets.

Collaboration and Communication:

+ Possesses the interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff, parents, and stakeholders, maintaining professionalism, tact, and discretion in routine interactions.

Other duties as assigned.

Classroom and School Culture

+ Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.

+ Consistently implements school-wide management policies.

+ Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.

+ Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.

+ Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.

Communication

+ Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.

+ Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.

+ Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.

Professionalism

+ Models the Athlos culture.

+ Implements school policies.

+ Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.

+ Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.

+ Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.

+ Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more.

+ Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.

+ Honors schedules and deadlines.

Knowledge and Skills

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Classroom, Zoom, PowerSchool, Canvas, and other school-required technology platforms.

+ Familiarity with the Louisiana DRC testing platform for LEAP 2025.

+ Strong facilitation skills with the ability to actively engage and manage diverse classrooms.

+ Expertise in implementing effective Math and Reading intervention techniques.

+ Full understanding of the Louisiana Bulletin 1508 and the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process.

+ Skilled in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

+ Comprehensive knowledge of the Louisiana Dyslexia Guidance Document and best practices for supporting students with Dyslexia.

+ Ability to conduct 504 Evaluations and draft Individual Accommodation Plans (IAPs), with a strong understanding of federal regulations governing 504 Plans.

+ Expertise in state and federal truancy and student attendance laws.

+ Experience working in diverse communities with a deep appreciation for varying perspectives and cultural backgrounds.

+ Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

+ High standards of professionalism, ensuring the confidential management of sensitive student information.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.

+ Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.

+ Must be able to see in close range and far range.

+ Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.

+ Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.

+ Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.

NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

•​​​​​​ * The Louisiana Educator Advancement and Development System (LEADS) includes the Louisiana Educator Evaluation System, Louisiana Leader Evaluation System, and Louisiana Counselor Evaluation System.

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