Position Type:
Administration/Coordinator
Date Posted:
7/8/2025
Location:
Pawtucket School Department
District MTSS Coordinator
(12-month position)
The Pawtucket School Department seeks a strategic, equity-focused leader to serve as the District Coordinator of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Reporting to the Superintendent or designee, the MTSS Coordinator will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a districtwide tiered support system to meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
This position will play a critical role in ensuring that supports are proactive, data-informed, and culturally responsive across all schools. The MTSS Coordinator will work collaboratively with central office teams, school-based leadership, teachers, and community partners to build systems and capacity for inclusive, student-centered practices.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the implementation and alignment of a districtwide MTSS framework that addresses academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
Provide ongoing coaching and support to schools in designing and sustaining effective Tier 1, 2, and 3 systems of support.
Work cross-departmentally with Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, SEL/Mental Health, and Data & Accountability.
Facilitate development of data-based decision-making practices, including universal screening, progress monitoring, and intervention planning.
Support schools in the use of MTSS teams to analyze student data, identify needs, and monitor outcomes.
Guide the selection, implementation, and fidelity monitoring of evidence-based interventions.
Lead professional development for school teams and district staff on MTSS best practices, equity-centered decision-making, and restorative approaches.
Develop tools, protocols, and resources to support consistent MTSS implementation across all schools.
Ensure MTSS systems are inclusive, culturally and linguistically responsive, and address the needs of all learners including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
Contribute to continuous improvement processes by evaluating MTSS implementation and student outcomes across the district.
Engage families and community partners in the MTSS process to support student learning and well-being.
Serve as a key thought partner to the Superintendent and central office teams in supporting whole-child development.

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, School Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
Rhode Island certification in appropriate area (e.g., administrator, counselor, school psychologist).
Minimum of five years of successful experience in education, including school or district leadership roles.
Deep understanding of MTSS, PBIS, and Response to Intervention (RTI) systems.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply findings to improve systems and student outcomes.
Experience coaching educators and leading professional development efforts.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and whole-child education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience coordinating MTSS or PBIS systems at the school or district level.
Familiarity with restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.
Experience working in an urban school district with diverse student populations.
Expertise in implementation science and systems change strategies.

Salary: $115,000-$120,000
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

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