2026-2027 K-5 Elementary Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and 504 Coordinator at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy

Job Title: K-5 Elementary Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and 504 Coordinator

Location: Onsite at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Work Hours/Days: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Typical Calendar Days Per Year: 188

About Us: Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in north eastern Colorado Springs since 2006. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive environment where students thrive academically and develop the skills, character, and mindset to engage with the world.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education, School Psychology, or related field
• Valid Colorado Teaching License or related licensure (or ability to obtain)
• 3–5 years of successful experience in education (general education, intervention, or special education)
• Demonstrated knowledge of MTSS frameworks and problem-solving processes
• Experience using student data to inform instructional and behavioral decisions
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple systems and timelines with precision and follow-through
• Must successfully complete a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading or coordinating MTSS systems at the school level
• Experience facilitating problem-solving or data team meetings
• Knowledge of Colorado READ Act requirements and READ Plan development
• Experience with 504 Plan development, compliance, and law
• Familiarity with universal screeners and progress monitoring tools (e.g., DIBELS, STAR)
• Experience supporting Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions across academics and behavior
• Training in structured problem-solving models (e.g., PDSA cycles, data protocols)

Position Overview:

Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (BLRA) is seeking a highly organized, student-centered MTSS/504 Coordinator who is passionate about building systems that ensure every student receives the right level of support at the right time.

This role is central to the success of our schoolwide Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), ensuring alignment from strong Tier 1 instruction through targeted interventions and, when appropriate, referral for special education services. The MTSS/504 Coordinator leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of systems that support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success for all students.

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker and collaborative leader who thrives in coordinating complex processes, facilitating meaningful conversations, and ensuring accountability across teams. This individual balances precision and empathy-keeping student needs at the center while ensuring compliance, clarity, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

MTSS Leadership

• Oversee and manage all facets of the MTSS process across academic (reading, writing, math), behavior, and social-emotional domains
• Ensure strong alignment between Tier 1 instruction, Tier 2/3 interventions, and special education referral processes
• Facilitate MTSS problem-solving meetings, ensuring structured protocols and data-driven decision-making
• Guide teams in identifying root causes and developing targeted, actionable intervention plans
• Monitor fidelity of intervention implementation and ensure follow-through

Data, Progress Monitoring, and Accountability

• Establish and maintain systems for tracking student progress across tiers
• Support teams in analyzing universal screening and progress monitoring data
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of interventions, plans, and outcomes
• Use continuous improvement cycles (e.g., Plan-Do-Study-Act) to refine systems and supports

READ Plan Oversight

• Support the development, monitoring, and compliance of Colorado READ Plans
• Ensure alignment between READ Plans and MTSS interventions
• Lead the transition process from READ Plans to MTSS frameworks in grades 4–5
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure effective literacy supports for students with Significant Reading Deficiency

504 Coordination and Compliance

• Manage all aspects of Section 504 processes, including eligibility, plan development, and annual reviews
• Schedule and facilitate 504 meetings with staff and families
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and maintain accurate documentation
• Monitor the implementation of accommodations and support staff in effective delivery

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as a central point of coordination for teachers, interventionists, specialists, and administration
• Communicate clearly and consistently with families regarding student supports and plans
• Collaborate with instructional coaches, APs, and team leads to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and intervention alignment
• Provide training and support to staff on MTSS processes, data protocols, and intervention strategies

Systems Management and Scheduling

• Coordinate schedules for intervention blocks, MTSS meetings, and 504 meetings
• Maintain organized systems for documentation, communication, and compliance
• Ensure all timelines and processes are executed with consistency and fidelity

Why Join Us? At Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, we believe in providing a well-rounded education to all students through a community-oriented approach. BLRA offers a competitive salary and benefits in a warm and welcoming environment that fosters teacher development.

We invite passionate educators to join our team and make a difference for every student, every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes flexibility and opportunities for growth.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes group insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid sick leave and personal leave, and elective retirement savings plans. We are not a PERA contributing employer.

Salary Range: $51,000-$65,000

This position will be for the 2026-2027 school year