Job Summary
This is a critical role in our pursuit of ensuring that each and every one of our students has the skills and mindsets needed to achieve and feel confident as mathematicians, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers!
The interventionist is a member of the school team and designed to both provide direct intervention to students and to support a cohort of math teachers. The work of math intervention is designed to teach and accelerate student learning for those students performing below grade level benchmarks and standards. The work of peer coaching support will be guided by the school principal, with a focus on supporting teachers in planning, lesson internalization, and responsive teaching.
About KIPP DCFor 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Intervention (~60%)
- Instruct small groups of students in math; motivate, inspire, and make math meaningful
- Monitor progress of instruction action plans with assessments, daily instructional notes and weekly summary reports
- Analyze student data to design instructional action plans
- Provide weekly student progress report updates to principals, teachers, students, and families
- Peer Coaching Support (~40%)
- From the direction of the principal and in collaboration with regional math coaches:
- Provide thoughtful peer coaching on Eureka Math2 lessons and units
- Support peers in the internalization of content
- Support peers in the analysis and response to student learning data
- From the direction of the principal and in collaboration with regional math coaches:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of three successful years lead teaching experience in math
- Expertise in assessing, analyzing and instructing students who struggle with numeracy or mathematical fluency
- Working knowledge and understanding of Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Experience with intervention programs for students who have gaps in math skills
- Strong data analysis skills across multiple sources of data
- Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
- Excellent collaboration skills
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 & Compensation:
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $65,500-$98,880. 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least three successful years of lead teaching experience in math
- Expertise assessing, analyzing, and instructing students who struggle with numeracy or mathematical fluency
- Working knowledge and understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Experience with intervention programs for students with gaps in math skills
- Strong data analysis skills across multiple sources of data
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Excellent collaboration skills
What We Do
KIPP DC is a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools in Washington, D.C., committed to excellence, equity, and justice, aiming to develop students into future leaders.
