Training and Consultation Coordinator-Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Job Title: Training and Consultation Coordinator-Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Position Summary:
This position is accountable for providing leadership, professional development, technical assistance, and consultation with administrators, teachers and parents regarding the implementation of federal and state regulations including IDEA and ESSA.

Focus is on effective educational practices, accommodations and strategies in academic, behavioral, and social and emotional skill areas for students with various disabilities, promoting access to the least restrictive environment and general education curriculum.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge and an ability to work collaboratively with other TAC initiatives including Autism, Behavior, Post-Secondary Transition, Assistive Technology, Interagency, Mathematics and Literacy.

The TAC Coordinator will also work with Curriculum and Instruction Coordinators on initiatives annually identified by the State System of Support (SSOS) including but not limited to: Equity, Targeted School Improvement, data analysis and STEM.

The position also requires a close working relationship with PDE Bureau of Special Education and PaTTAN staff in support of high priority initiatives.

This position does not provide direct services to students, but works to build knowledge and capacity of educational systems and educators to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Researches, designs, and conducts professional development and provides technical assistance to school district administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals and school-based teams to increase knowledge of, and successful implementation of federal and state regulations related to the education of students with disabilities, with a specific focus on social and emotional wellness and positive behavior supports.
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Facilitates activities related to PDE school improvement and equity initiatives by addressing the components necessary to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
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Provides leadership in the dissemination of resources, facilitation via guided practice, and follow-up technical assistance to school-based teams to build capacity within the district/school surrounding Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), including academic, behavioral and social-emotional supports.

and in analyzing school-wide and individual student data in order to maximize student learning.
4.

Facilitates and assists in the analysis of both school-wide and individual student data in order to maximize student learning.
5.

Provides leadership, planning, facilitation, technical assistance and problem solving expertise to districts and building level staff in the development of district and school-wide initiatives to support increased student achievement and successful post-secondary outcomes.
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Demonstrates professional knowledge in relevant areas of special education laws, regulations and best practices to assis...