26-27- High School MTSS Reading Interventionist
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 65500 - 98880
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
MTSS - Reading Interventionist
Job Summary
The MTSS - Reading Interventionist role is an integral part of the High School teams teaching and progress monitoring students that require reading intervention. This is a full-time fully on-site role based at either KIPP DC College Prep or KIPP DC Legacy College Prep with an anticipated start date of 7/20/2026.
About KIPP DC
For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.
As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community
About the Team
High School includes two schools in Washington DC serving grades 9-12. Our teachers leaders and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous culturally responsive and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging joyful and identity-affirming and we support teachers through coaching collaborative planning structures and dedicated development time.
About the Role
The MTSS Reading interventionist provides targeted instruction and school support to meet the needs of students who meet the criteria for tier 3 literacy instruction.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the Principal.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching (70%)
- Instruct small groups of students in reading in six to eight week cycles to include a 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- At least 5 years experience teaching reading
- Demonstrated proficiency in the science of reading for adolescents
- A minimum of three years teaching English/intervention with high EOY student mastery and/or growth rates (above 80%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of federal and state laws related to special education 504 and the MTSS process.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a classroom environment for extended periods to deliver instruction.
- Must be able to monitor students throughout the school building including transitions lunch and recess.
- Must be able to participate in occasional school events that may occur outside traditional school hours (for example family conferences student showcases or community events).
Core Competencies:
KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence:
KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence:
- Content Knowledge: Teachers at KIPP DC are experts in their content areas and display an exemplary ability to build understanding and interest in students at multiple ability levels. Teachers connect content across disciplines to real life and use their own content mastery to empower students to think deeply about academic content.
- Instructional Responsiveness: Teachers use data to engage in a deliberate cycle of internalization planning delivery questioning feedback and reflection to move student mastery forward in academic and socio-emotional learning. Teachers are aware of how all students are performing and are able to adapt to meet the needs of students.
- Care of Students & Classroom Culture: Teachers set a joyful authentic tone and build loving relationships so that each student and family feels valued. Teachers encourage student voice promote independent thinking and encourage students to take risks academically and socially. Teachers collaborate with families and empower students to work towards ambitious academic and socio-emotional learning goals.
- Growth & Development: Teachers at KIPP DC are continuous learners and seek out feedback and development opportunities while also being self reflective about their own practice. Teachers apply flexibility and a problem-solving approach to persist through challenges. Teachers have a deep and growing understanding of their own identity mindsets and biases and use this insight to inform their teaching and professional development.
Benefits & CompensationKIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $65500-$98880. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. Please click here for our salary scale.
- 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 15 paid time off days up to 10 paid sick days and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
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 DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.
Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
KIPP DC is a community of high-performing, public schools committed to excellence, equity, and justice.
