POSITION NAME: MTSS Lead LOCATION NAME: Waterloo, IA REPORTS TO: Principal EFFECTIVE DATE: 6-26-24

PURPOSE: Our mission at Cedar Valley Catholic Schools is to provide an exceptional Catholic education for every student, built on a foundation of faith, discipline, knowledge and service. Our vision is to be the first choice of families who believe God, community, leadership and service are the foundation of a strong learning environment.

JOB SUMMARY: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

QUALIFICATIONS: ? Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or relevant field ? Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area ? Understands what it means to teach in a Catholic School Environment ? In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures ? Outstanding written and verbal communication skills ? Proficient in the use of educational technology ? Self-motivated ? Well-organized with leadership abilities ? Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills ? Professional oral and written communication skills ? Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community ? Maintain required training as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site ? Adhere to the Iowa teaching standards ? Oversee and have a full understanding of the MTSS Process for grades 6-8 ? Facilitate and review FAST math and reading testing and scores, MySabers results, etc. ? Oversee Implementation of 504s, progress monitoring, and leading 504 meetings ? Provide resources and train staff on interventions in all three tiers of MTSS ? Support grade level teams and PLCs and lead data reviews ? Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning ? Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment ? Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction ? Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures ? Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school ? Provide appropriate feedback on student work ? Differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students ? Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development ? Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations ? Participate in department, school, system-wide, and parent meetings ? Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs ? Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities ? Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments ? Maintain confidentiality with work-related matters ? Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community ? Work towards continuous quality improvement including the use of new technologies and equipment ? Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures

These duties are not all-inclusive.Other duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions