Executive Director, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

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Job Title: Executive Director, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support  and Requisition ID number: 103471

Close Date: 11:59 PM on  

Organizational Unit:  Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (10001775) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0 FTE, @ 40 Hrs/WK, 52 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Non-Represented(44) 

Functional Area:  Administrative 

Salary Range:  $164,221  - $205,277  

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

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SUMMARY

The Executive Director, MTSS and School Improvement provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and district-wide coordination of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Framework and continuous improvement processes. This role is responsible for advancing student achievement by aligning interventions, school improvement initiatives, and data-driven practices across all schools. The Executive Director oversees MTSS staff, including School Improvement Specialists, Instructional Specialists, and Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Mentors, and leads the development of professional learning related to data systems such as Educlimber. The position collaborates closely with internal departments, public agencies, and community partners to promote data literacy, support instructional effectiveness, and expand best practices. As a key leader in the Office of the Deputy Superintendent, this role ensures system coherence, staff capacity building, and effective implementation of district priorities to promote equitable outcomes for all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Provides district leadership and implementation of the MPS Multi-Tiered System of Supports Framework and a Cycle of Continuous Improvement for students, staff, and buildings.
• Oversees the creation and implementation of professional learning of district data-collecting systems, including Educlimber.
• Collaborates with departments, divisions, and schools to compile, review, and disseminate assessment data, ensuring district-wide data literacy and informed decision-making.
• Provides district oversight of and support for school improvement efforts; develops recommendations to improve effectiveness of instruction in schools.
• Collaborates with MPS district and building staff teams on needs assessments, performance targets, and program implementation and evaluation; evaluates effectiveness, interprets and explains program policies and procedures, and documents meeting issues and observations.
• Directs MTSS staff and activities, including School Improvement Specialists, Instructional Specialists, and PAR Mentors; exercises independent judgement within broad policy guidelines; and recommends and implements solutions.
• Provides leadership, direction, and guidance in strategies, systems, and priorities for intervention.
• Directs the work of staff; develops priorities and assigns tasks and projects; assures that appropriate and reliable services are provided, and goals are defined and achieved; developed staff skills and training plans and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, schedules, workload, critical concerns, and technical issues.
• Collaborates with other MPS departments, public agencies (including the Minnesota Department of Education), and community organizat