MTSS Practice Lead (Fully remote)

Who We Are & What We Do:

Branching Minds’ mission is to empower all educators to effectively, efficiently, and equitably support the holistic needs of their students; and to create a path to academic and personal success for every learner. Already supporting over 1,500,000 students across 200+ districts from close to 40 states, our vision is to be the most impactful national K12 school district solution for achieving high-fidelity MTSS/RTI; consistently demonstrating our ability to save teachers' planning/documenting time, improve outcomes of our students, and eliminate achievement gaps.

As a startup, we don’t have to play by the rules of traditional organizations. We get to be innovative in the solutions we develop for our partners and the way we conduct our business for ourselves. Branching Minds is also a Benefit corporation. We get to prioritize our mission > profit, and the means of getting there is just as important as the ends. We err towards self-management, transparency, collaboration, initiative, and giving a damn.

If using innovation to reimagine education in service of equity energizes you -- join our team!

The Calling:

Branching Minds is looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team as an MTSS Practice Lead. This individual will play a crucial role in supporting our sales efforts by providing deep expertise in MTSS, education systems, and technology integration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large school district administration or educational technology, coupled with a strong grasp of MTSS best practices.

What You Will Achieve:

Sales Support

• Collaborate with the sales team to understand client needs and tailor solutions that align with MTSS frameworks and school-system requirements.
• Provide expert guidance and support, both internally and externally, during client presentations, product demonstrations, and proposal development.
• Develop content for sales team training related to MTSS best practices and the ways in which the Branching Minds platform supports MTSS frameworks and addresses specific educator concerns.
• Act as a key resource for responding to technical inquiries and providing in-depth explanations of MTSS-related features and benefits of our solutions.

Customer Consultation

• Engage with potential and existing clients to understand their MTSS implementation challenges and goals.
• Offer insights and recommendations on how Branching Minds' solutions can address specific needs and enhance their MTSS strategies.
• Conduct in-depth technical deep dives to understand and explain how the Branching Minds platform integrates with district infrastructure, such as SSO, Clever, Classlink, Student Information Systems and Behavior Management Platforms
• Provide technical documentation and guidance on integration processes, including user provisioning, platform configuration, and reporting capabilities to ensure successful implementation and long-term platform adoption.

Educational Expertise

• Leverage extensive knowledge of school systems and MTSS best practices to inform product development and refinement.
• Stay current with educational trends, policy changes, and best practices in MTSS to provide relevant and up-to-date information.

Presentation and Training

• Develop and deliver high-quality presentations, webinars, and training sessions for clients and internal teams.
• Create and refine educational materials and resources to support effective MTSS implementation and understanding.
• Submit proposals to present at relevant conferences, showcasing expertise in MTSS and contributing to broader educational conversations.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with the product development team to provide feedback on product features and improvements based on client interactions and market needs.
• Support warm handoffs between sales and customer success for enterprise accounts.
• Foster strong relationships with educational leaders and stakeholders to enhance our reputation as a trusted MTSS expert. 

Requirements

Why We Want You:

• Minimum of 3 years in a role related to MTSS, education administration, or education technology. Experience within large school district administration or with educational technology products is highly desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Deep understanding of school systems, MTSS frameworks, and best practices. Demonstrated knowledge of how educational technology integrates with MTSS.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and engagingly. 
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Familiarity with educational technology tools and platforms. Experience with data analysis and reporting
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving client needs and market trends.

Lucky Us If You:
(No biggie if you don’t)

• Sales, customer success or professional development experience with a SaaS K12 education company

Interview Process:

If we are a match you can expect a total of 3 steps in the interview process after the initial application

• 30-minute Video/Phone Interview with the Chief Academic Officer
• 45-minute Deep Dive with the VP for Strategic Accounts
• 60-minute Final Round with Sales, Learning Science and Professional Service team leads with a written exercise prompt to submit in advance

Benefits

What We Offer You:

• Check out our Benefits & Perks

• Fully remote!

• An awesome, cross-disciplinary, mission-driven team solving meaningful problems that improves the lives of educators and students.
• The range of our base salary cash compensation is between $107,000-$126,000. Final offers are determined using multiple factors including experience, level of expertise, and geographic location.

Studies show that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals tend to hesitate applying for jobs unless they meet all listed qualifications. At Branching Minds, we prioritize cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture. Therefore, if you're passionate about the role but your previous experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we still urge you to apply. You may be a strong fit for this position or other opportunities within our organization.

In Our Own Words, We Are...
Independent, Relaxed, Ownership, Flexibility, Always Learning, Casual, Adaptable, “Best Idea Wins,” Passionate, Dedicated, Very Capable/Competent, Efficient, Communicative, Welcoming, Caring, Scrappy, Friendly, Co-operative, Agile, Supportive, Principle-Driven, Respectful, Practical, Attentive, Funny, Self-Motivated, Silly Parrots.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Branching Minds, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where everyone, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, professional and life experiences, disabilities, and abilities; feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to continuing to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment.

Our Commitment to People with Disabilities

Branching Minds is committed to disability inclusion, and to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at info@branchingminds.com

E-Verify

Branching Minds participates in the E-Verify program, which is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by comparing information entered by the employer on the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, against records available to DHS and SSA to confirm employment eligibility. Please click the following links to learn more: E-Verify Participation; Right to Work