Middle School MTSS Literacy Interventionist

About KIPP DC
The MTSS Literacy Interventionist role is an integral part of the KIPP DC team, teaching and progress monitoring students that require reading intervention.When it comes to compensation, at KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. We look at compensation benchmarks in schools across DC. Teacher salaries are exempt and start at $65,500 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here.

This is a full-time, on-site role based at KIPP DC AIM Academy with an anticipated start date of July 21st 2025.

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC's 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

About The Role
The MTSS Literacy Interventionist provides instruction and support in meeting the tiered needs of students in the areas of behavioral development, academic development for students with gaps in their learning, attendance, and overall student well-being.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

• Teaching (70%):

• Instruct small groups of students in reading in six to eight week acceleration cycles, to include an average minimum of four literacy groups daily

• Analyze student data to design instructional action plans
• Monitor progress of instruction action plans with assessments, daily instructional notes and weekly summary reports
• Uses data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to grade-level
• Uses identified research-based interventions focused specifically on individual student needs
• Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress
• Provides data to school teams and participates in decisions about student progress
• Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress
• Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups
• Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress

• Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed

• MTSS Coordination (30%)

• Prepare and Leads Tier 3 meetings with teachers and leaders to analyze data, review and write student support plans, and provide development in other areas as needed.

• Tier 3 - Meeting Roles and

• Collaborates and attends meetings with Student Support Team, Attendance Team, and Academic Team leaders to improve student outcomes.

• Work with the leadership team to ensure that the school uses an equity based mindset when designing and implementing interventions.
• Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress
• Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups
• Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress
• Complete necessary paperwork for referral, including analyzing existing data and participate in special education meetings if needed.

• Manage DIBELS Progress monitor cycles every 2 weeks and report it to the leadership team of the school.

• Other Information & Requirements

• The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

• While students receive instruction from 8:00 am-3:30 pm, KIPP DC teachers are on duty in school Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two times a week, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three times a week.
• Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
• Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned.
• Pass all required background check requirements under the School Safety Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018.
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include, but not limited to: attending staff and student field trips, open houses, family-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents and students as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in reading
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to special education, 504, and the MTSS process.
• Ability to build relationships, impact & influence, and motivate action.
• Systems-orientation and thinking -- someone who can build from scratch and bring a vision to life
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.

Demonstrated Excellence In The Following Areas

• Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
• Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
• Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
• Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
• Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
• Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC's commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.

Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self-reflection, humility, and action.

Compensation & Benefits

• When it comes to compensation, at KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. We look at compensation benchmarks in schools across DC. Teacher salaries are exempt and start at $65,500 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here. Teachers can earn up to $5,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
• All employees who use public transit through WMATA are eligible for pre-tax deductions for transportation costs.

Teachers have access to KIPP DC's additional development and enrichment opportunities such as Special Education Fellowship, School Culture Champion Grants, Classroom Innovation Grants, and various fellowship and pilot programs launched each year

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC's non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC's Title IX Coordinator's contact information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC's non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC's Title IX Coordinator's contact information.

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