2026-27 Department Chairperson for Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

Departmental Leadership (MTSS Focus)

• Demonstrate commitment to equity and excellence.
• Encourage intra- and interdepartmental student-centered teamwork and collaborative

problem-solving.

• Expand the competency of Student Services, specifically in MTSS implementation, as

outlined in ETHS goals and State standards.

• Lead and support department staff in the implementation of comprehensive health,

social-emotional, and intervention strategies that promote student success and high levels of achievement.

• Work with relevant staff and the broader school community to support the development

of individual post-high school success plans.

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Program and Professional Management (MTSS Focus) Supervise the development of all programmatic efforts in alignment with school goals and State learning standards.

• Cooperate with other department chairpersons in developing interdisciplinary MTSS

programs.

• Plan/organize and conduct team, departmental, and school-wide meetings, workshops,

and professional development related to MTSS, intervention practices, and other Student Services practices.

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth by reflecting on practice, seeking

feedback, collaborating with colleagues, and monitoring one's own learning.

• Support personnel in leveraging analytical data to drive evidence-based strategy and

ongoing programmatic enhancements.

Pupil Personnel Services (MTSS Focus)

• Coordinate and facilitate Student Support Team (SST) meetings and related preparation

meetings.

• Collaborate with department administrators, building leadership, and the MTSS

Committee to develop evidence-based interventions that address student needs, utilizing student strengths and interests.

• Support consistent development, coordination, implementation, and progress monitoring

of intervention plans and Student Success Plans across all grade levels.

• Utilize data from the SST referral process and progress monitoring to identify

intervention needs with grade-level teams as part of the SST process.

• Review data from Student Support Team meetings through MTSS, including review of

intervention implementation and results, and school-wide trends.

• Facilitate the grade 8 enrollment and placement process for all academic courses and

academic support programs.

• Facilitate the grade 8 support history process to develop social-emotional and behavioral

prevention and intervention resources for the freshmen team.

Planning, Research, Program Implementation, and Evaluation (MTSS Focus) Prepare and submit programmatic and policy change recommendations based on data and research.

• Maintain and utilize professional knowledge of response to intervention (RtI),

multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for program, departmental, and school-wide implementation.

• Supervise and evaluate the Student Support Team (SST 1/2/3) process.
• Analyze metrics to determine necessary services and resource allocation, facilitating the

creation of targeted interventions and programmatic developments.

• Evaluate assessment tools used for instruction, intervention, and curriculum evaluation
• Develop and maintain tools to measure intervention implementation and the effectiveness

of the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS).

• Prepare reports to reflect interventions and outcomes throughout the school year and

upon request.

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• Leverage analytical data to identify performance patterns and address systemic disparities

among diverse student cohorts.

• Assist the administration in research projects.
• Maintain departmental files and databases.

Staff Supervision and Evaluation

• Supervise and evaluate Student Services staff, including clerical and non-certificated

staff.

• Follow the District's evaluation system for licensed staff.
• Support staff members with the individual problem-solving process and specific student

needs or concerns.

Community Relations Respond to parent/guardian inquiries about pertinent staff members and policies.

• Support programs for students and parents/guardians (e.g., freshman orientation, college,

career, truancy, school refusal, post-high school planning, and evening events).

Policies and Procedures

• Follow school Board policies and administrative procedures.
• Inform pertinent staff of changes in policies and procedures.
• Follow Federal, State, and municipal laws concerning educational and mental health

decisions.

Committee Assignment and Meeting Participation

• Serve on all committees as required, such as MTSS, Leadership Team, Crisis Care Team,

and others as assigned.

Other Duties as Assigned

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 11-months (210 days).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 25% sitting, 50% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard-free environment.

Do you have experience in School experience?, * Minimum five years of work experience in a student services-related role.

• Hold or be eligible for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an

administrative endorsement and with a preferred endorsement in School Social Work, School Counseling, or School Psychology.

• Leadership, social work, psychology, counseling, teaching, and/or intervention

implementation experience within schools.

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and excellence, and high

expectations for all students about student academic, well-being, and post-high school planning.

• Demonstrated capacity to remain student-centered and strengths-based while facilitating

meetings and developing interventions.

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and community

members.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of school-related software, Microsoft Office, and Google Applications.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).