Academic Interventionist

Our Commitment

At LEARN DC we are committed to Achievement for All: Every Student Every Day No Exceptions No Excuses. We believe that gaps in achievement are not permanentthey are the result of unmet instructional needs. Our role is to uncover understand and address those needs with urgency and precision.

Position Overview

The Academic Interventionist is responsible for accelerating student achievement by delivering targeted evidence-based instruction to students performing below grade level.

This role operates within LEARN DCs MTSS framework and is accountable for ensuring that intervention leads to measurable sustained student growth not just additional instructional time.

Core Responsibilities

• Targeted Intervention (Tier 2 & Tier 3)
• Provide daily small-group instruction aligned to identified skill gaps in literacy and/or math
• Implement evidence-based practices aligned to OSSE Evidence DC and the Science of Reading
• Deliver instruction using a consistent structure:
• Clear objective
• Explicit modeling
• Guided practice
• Frequent checks for understanding
• Immediate feedback

Data-Driven Instruction & Progress Monitoring

• Analyze multiple data sources (mCLASS NWEA MAP i-Ready internal assessments) to identify precise skill gaps
• Group students based on specific skills (not levels)
• Monitor student progress weekly and adjust instruction in real time
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date intervention trackers aligned to school expectations

Closing Achievement Gaps

• Design and implement targeted plans to accelerate learning for students below grade level
• Ensure students demonstrate measurable growth toward grade-level proficiency
• Exit students from intervention when mastery is achieved and adjust groups accordingly

Collaboration & MTSS Alignment

• Collaborate with classroom teachers Special Education staff and leadership to align Tier 1 and Tier 2/3 instruction
• Participate in MTSS meetings data cycles and instructional planning
• Support teachers in strengthening core instruction through insight into student needs

Instructional Excellence

• Demonstrate strong instructional practices aligned to the Danielson Framework for Teaching (Domains 2 & 3)
• Maintain a structured engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Use questioning discourse and feedback to ensure active student engagement and mastery

Family Communication

• Communicate student progress clearly and consistently with families
• Support families in understanding how to reinforce skills at home

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education or related field
• Demonstrated success improving student academic outcomes
• Strong data analysis and instructional planning skills

Preferred

• Masters degree in Education or related field
• Experience in urban education settings
• Experience with MTSS/RTI frameworks
• Familiarity with CKLA Fishtank i-Ready NWEA MAP and mCLASS
• Highly Effective or Highly Rated on the Danielson Framework

Core Competencies

Equity & Urgency

• Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels
• Takes ownership of student outcomes and acts with urgency

Precision in Instruction

• Identifies and addresses specific skill gaps
• Uses targeted strategies rather than general support

Data Literacy

• Uses data instinctively to drive decisions
• Adjusts instruction based on evidence of student progress

Collaboration

• Works effectively within a team to support student success
• Aligns intervention with core instruction

Success Metrics (How Performance Will Be Measured)

• Student growth on mCLASS NWEA MAP and i-Ready
• Reduction in the percentage of students below grade level
• Evidence of weekly progress monitoring and instructional adjustments
• Alignment between intervention and Tier 1 instruction
• Demonstration of Danielson-aligned instructional practices

What Sets This Role Apart at LEARN DC

• Intervention is not remediationit is acceleration
• Instruction is targeted not generalized
• Success is measured by student outcomes not time spent
• Every decision is grounded in data and evidence-based practice

At LEARN DC the Interventionist is a key driver of our missionensuring that every student receives the precise instruction they need to succeed.