Kansas MTSS and Alignment Systems Alignment Specialist

JOB TITLE:  Kansas MTSS and Alignment Systems Alignment Specialist

DEPARTMENT:  Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS)

LOCATION:  Keystone Learning Services

REPORTS TO:  Kansas MTSS and Alignment Co-Directors

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITES:
This position will work within a team of Systems Alignment and Content Specialists to clearly define the structures, processes, and practices of school district teams most critical for co-leading
districtwide improvement efforts. The District Leadership Team (DLT) will collaborate with Kansas MTSS and Alignment Systems Alignment Specialists to embed systemic components,
creating a focused, coherent, and aligned system.

Kansas MTSS and Alignment Systems Alignment Specialists will also facilitate a process to review and analyze school district’s data, determine content areas needing improvement, and select the order of the content area(s) to be addressed. Systems Alignment Specialists will then continue to work with Kansas MTSS Content Specialists to guide the school district through
long-term systemic capacity-building efforts.

This position will require close work with Kansas MTSS and Alignment Leadership and staff, KSDE Leadership and Staff, School District Leadership and Staff, other TASN Project Staff and Education Service Center Staff to determine, develop and deliver the appropriate scope of support to education systems across the state of Kansas.

Essential Functions:
· Participate in activities to support and move forward KSDE’s 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
· Coordinate efforts for integration of supports to build the capacity of district/school leaders and staff to provide for equity and access for all students within the process created
·  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
·  Verification/Development and use of district’s vision/mission/core beliefs
·  Build and strengthen the capacity for instructional leadership, teacher clarity, and self and collective efficacy within the process created
·  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 and Title 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 and Title 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
· Strong working knowledge of the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) process
· Strong working knowledge of current education research and practices

·  Actively involved in development of own professional learning
·  Strong working knowledge of data-based decision making
·  Advanced degree and experience in education required
·  Current Kansas teaching license required
·  Degree/Kansas Certification in education administration required
· Prior educational leadership position, including decision-making experience required

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
· Regular and extensive traveling (approximately 70%) across the state of Kansas
·  Approximately 30% overnight travel
·  Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
· Proficiency with Google Suite and components
· Ability to clearly communicate technical information in verbal and written form
· Ability to lift and transfer up to 70 pounds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:          
12-month 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 Co-Directors with input from Keystone Learning Services Executive Director.
Keystone Learning Services will be accepting applications until position is filled.
Keystone Learning Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Keystone Learning Services / Northeast Kansas Education Service Center USD 608

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