Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS) Systems Coach

At VCU, we provide UNcommon learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers. VCU is a great place to work. It is a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

The Partnership for People with Disabilities was founded in 1985 to build a world where all people can live, learn, work, and play together. We’re based at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Education, serving as Virginia’s only University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities or UCEDD (www.vcu.edu/partnership).

We are seeking a dynamic candidate to serve as a Virginia Tiered Systems of Support (VTSS) Systems Coach who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. At VCU, we believe different perspectives and expertise enhance possibilities and solutions. This philosophy drives our recruitment process, so we welcome applicants who will contribute to a community of faculty, staff, and students.  This position will be open rank with an anticipated slotting of Sr. Education Specialist 2 Job Code: 14235.

In concert with states and territories implementing the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), MTSS aligns academics, behavior, and social-emotional wellness into a single decision-making framework to establish the supports needed for schools to be effective learning environments for all students. VTSS staff partner with school divisions throughout the Commonwealth to support the successful implementation of the framework. MTSS is a data-driven decision-making framework for establishing the academic, behavioral and social-emotional supports needed for a school to be an effective learning environment for all students. This systemic approach allows divisions, schools, and communities to provide multiple levels of supports to students in a more effective and efficient, clearly defined process.

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

- Advanced degree (Master’s) in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, or related field.

- Current or past qualifying experience with Postgraduate Teaching or Pupil Personnel, or have a professional license with endorsements in special education, educational leadership, school psychology, school counseling, or school social work.

- Experience in providing technical assistance to education professionals.

- Prior training in Multi-tiered Systems of Supports, Positive Behavioral Interventions Supports, and/or Response to Intervention.

- Other duties as assigned.

- Prior experience in MTSS coaching of educational professionals.

- Prior training, participation, or coaching in VTSS.

- Excellent skills in using virtual platforms for distance communications (Zoom, Canvas, Google, etc.) and adult learning (PLCs, Professional Learning).

- Prior experience in providing professional learning in a variety of settings, to include face- to-face, virtual, communities of practice, and/or large-scale Statewide training.