Mlss Coordinator - New Mexico Connections Academy

School Summary:

New Mexico Connections Academy (NMCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school serving students in grades 4-12 throughout the state. The school is authorized by the New Mexico Public Education Commission, and governed by an independent Governing Council. The school is operated by New Mexico Connections Academy, a government entity, to provide its educational program and other services. NMCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

New Mexico Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position Overview

The MLSS (Multi-Layered System of Supports) Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring student engagement, academic success, and consistent attendance in a virtual learning environment. This individual leads the implementation of tiered supports to improve student outcomes, monitors attendance and engagement data, ensures compliance with truancy laws, and collaborates with staff and families to remove barriers to student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school's MLSS framework.
• Analyze academic, behavioral, and attendance data to identify students in need of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to design and monitor intervention plans.
• Facilitate MLSS meetings and maintain documentation of student progress and interventions.
• Provide professional learning and coaching for staff on data-driven intervention practices and engagement strategies.
• Monitor and report the effectiveness of interventions and make recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor daily attendance and engagement in the Learning Management System (LMS) and Student Information System (SIS).
• Develop and oversee attendance policies, procedures, and communication protocols aligned with state and district regulations.
• Create and maintain systems for proactive outreach to students and families showing early signs of disengagement.
• Provide regular attendance reports and trend analyses to leadership.
• Collaborate with teachers and student support teams to encourage consistent student participation in live lessons and coursework.
• Coordinate attendance incentives, recognition programs, and re-engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with state attendance and truancy laws, including documentation, notifications, and reporting.
• Conduct tiered outreach to families of students with chronic absenteeism, including virtual conferences, home visits (if applicable), and referrals to support services.
• Develop and implement truancy prevention and intervention plans with families and students.
• Serve as the liaison between the school, local agencies, and courts regarding truancy matters.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of truancy interventions and outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Multi-Layered Systems of Support (MTSS/MLSS) frameworks.
• Knowledge of state attendance and truancy laws and procedures.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends related to student engagement and attendance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with families, students, and staff in a virtual environment.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Experience using virtual platforms, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Culturally responsive and equity-focused approach to student and family engagement.

Work Environment

• This position is conducted in a virtual setting with routine communication through video conferencing, phone calls, email, and digital platforms.
• Occasional travel may be required for in-person meetings, family visits, or professional development.