MTSS Coordinator

POSITION: MTSS Coordinator
STARTING DATE: August 2025
Education Stage: Working with students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

The United School of Tokyo is an international school located in Tokyo, Japan. We offer a comprehensive education program that caters to students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Our mission is to provide a quality education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and global citizenship.

At UST, our mission is to raise passionate learners, creative thinkers, and conscientious, responsible, and caring individuals. We look for teachers and leaders who aspire to serve as role models to our students and the school community as a whole. Our educators inspire and encourage students to strive for growth by challenging themselves in a variety of areas, including academics, creativity, experiential learning, extra-curricular activities, and community service.

We seek educators who are:
– Passionate progressive educators
– Enthusiastic and dedicated people who view teaching as more than just a job
– Responsible and professional
– Effective team players and good communicators
– Respectful and caring; compassionate and considerate
– Flexible and creative; constructive problem solvers
– Always ready to go the extra mile for their students and the school
– Self-critical with a good sense of humor
– Full of desire and aptitude for personal and professional growth

VALUES & ATTITUDE
At United School of Tokyo, we value individuals who demonstrate the following attitudes:
Compassion – A genuine concern for others’ well-being.
Empathy – The ability to understand another person’s perspective.
Respect – Treating everyone with dignity regardless of their background or beliefs.
Integrity – Being honest, ethical, and transparent in all dealings.
Professionalism – Maintaining high standards while carrying out duties.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
– Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field
– Minimum 5 years of experience in education, with experience in student support services preferred
– Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) frameworks
– Experience working with diverse learners, including students with special needs and English language learners
– Experience with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
– Strong collaboration and leadership skills
– Experience with data-driven decision-making and student progress monitoring

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Tiered Support and Coordination
– Design, implement, and oversee a school-wide academic support program
– Coordinate Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support through both push-in and pull-out models
– Lead the Coordination of Support Team (COST) meetings to manage the school-wide caseload
– Deliver Tier 3 interventions through a combination of push-in and pull-out instruction
– Collaborate with teachers to design and implement Tier 2 interventions, including follow-up support

2. Collaboration and Data Monitoring
– Lead monthly Kid Talk meetings with each grade level to discuss student progress and interventions
– Facilitate Data Digs for Math and ELA to analyze student performance data
– Maintain a comprehensive database for growth monitoring and record-keeping for Learning Support and ESL services
– Regularly update and manage Student At a Glance files

3. Student Success Plans and Reporting
– Develop and oversee Student Success Plans tailored to specific learning needs of students
– Administer WIDA testing in the Fall and Winter terms or as needed
– Maintain detailed records and monitor student progress through data-driven decision-making

4. Professional Development and Communication
– Design and lead in-house professional development (PD) opportunities to support Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions
– Establish and maintain clear communication with homeroom teachers regarding students receiving pull-out support
– Provide resources, training, and assistance to faculty to help meet the needs of all learners

If you meet these qualifications and share our values at the United School of Tokyo, please apply today!

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

United School of Tokyo

Job Location
Japan

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