Kansas MTSS and Alignment Early Childhood Specialist

JOB TITLE:  Kansas MTSS and Alignment Early Childhood Specialist
DEPARTMENT:  Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports and Alignment (MTSS)
LOCATION:  Greenbush Service Center
REPORTS TO:  Kansas MTSS and Alignment Executive Director

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITES:
The Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports and Alignment Early Childhood Specialist will join a
team of experts to support and carry out the vision and goals of the Kansas MTSS and
Alignments plan of operation.   The Kansas MTSS and Alignment Early Childhood Specialist will
be responsible for ongoing training and coaching of school teams to ensure the successful
implementation of Kansas MTSS and Alignment with fidelity. In addition to supporting the
statewide efforts for Kansas MTSS and Alignment implementation, this position will also be
instrumental in supporting other KSDE initiatives as needs arise. 

Essential Functions:
  Deep knowledge in the areas of Early Childhood - grade 3 reading, mathematics, behavior
and social emotional learning skills;
  Experience with early childhood, and early elementary evidence-based instructional
practices and transition practices;
Experience with development and implementation of tiered systems of supports such as
Kansas MTSS and Alignment;
  Experience with systems change and effective school improvement processes and
practices;
  Experience with evidence-based strategies for culturally diverse learners;
  Experience training adult learners;
  Knowledge and experience with Kansas Early Learning Standards (KELS) and Kansas
College and Career Ready Standards (KCCRS).
The successful candidate will possess strengths in communication, integrity, collaboration,
flexibility, organization, technology use, initiative, and quality work.  Maintaining frequent
communication with the Kansas MTSS and Alignment Director will be necessary to ensure that
direction and efforts are consistent with the goals of the Kansas MTSS and Alignment Project
and KSDE.

Responsibilities/Duties
Participate in/lead activities to support and sustain Kansas MTSS and Alignment
statewide
Maintain flexibility to change focus of tasks as directed by Project Leadership and KSDE
Maintain and broaden knowledge of current educational research which may impact
Kansas MTSS and Alignment practices and training
Participate in activities to support and move forward KSDEs vision of coherence and
alignment of a school improvement process for education systems to utilize
Coordinate efforts for integration of special education and other at-risk student
populations into the work
Collaborate with other TASN projects to promote an aligned process of improvement
Assist in the development of statewide outcome improvement workshops
Ensuring feedback loops are developed and used in the service of enacting an effective,
coherent system that continually meets the needs of all students and staff
Understanding how to utilize inquiry/impact cycles
Selection and use of decision-making method
Build, maintain, and sustain appropriate professional relationships with colleagues and
clients through times of agreement and times of dissonance
 
Marginal Functions:
Participate in development and support of educational projects identified by KSDE at
request of Special Education Services Team or Project Leadership
Pursue professional development that supports the goals of the Kansas MTSS & Alignment
Project at the state and national levels
Present at state and national conferences upon request
Carry out other duties as assigned
Consults With:
Kansas State Department of Education, Special Educational Services Team
Kansas MTSS & Alignment Project Leadership and Staff

District and Building Level Administrators and Staff
TASN Staff
Renowned Consultants, Authors, Researchers, Etc.
Qualifications:
Direct experience at the building and/or district level implementing a multi-tier system of
supports or response to intervention principles and evidence-based practices
Strong working knowledge of systems change, results-based staff development, adult
learning theory, group facilitation, basic evaluation techniques and problem solving
Direct experience working with Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA 2.0)
Strong working knowledge of current education research required
Direct experience teaching and/or administering a Early Childhood instructional program
required
Strong working knowledge of data-based decision making
Degree and experience in education required
Advanced degree preferred
Current Kansas teaching license required
Actively involved in development of own professional learning
Requirements of The Position:
Regular and extensive traveling (approximately 70%) across the state of Kansas
Approximately 30% overnight travel
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, etc.)
Proficiency with Google Drive and components
Ability to clearly communicate technical information in verbal and written form
Ability to lift and transfer up to 40 pounds

Terms of Employment:      
    
12-month (260-day) contract to be completed between July 1st and June 30th.  Salary will be
based upon education and experience.

Evaluation:
Job performance will be reviewed by the Kansas MTSS & Alignment Director.

Excellent benefit package:  Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403b plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employees retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans. All employees and their immediate family can also benefit from the personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Greenbush also offers Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.

Employees are provided with vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Parental Leave is available for FMLA-eligible employees.

In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employees career and offers an Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1500 per year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Education Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.

Greenbush is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a veteran, pregnancy and related conditions, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B visa) for this position.

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