Academic Interventionist

LAWNDALE EDUCATIONAL AND REGIONAL NETWORK CHARTER SCHOOL•Washington, DC

5d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 permanent—they are the result of unmet instructional needs. Our role is to uncover, understand, and address those needs with urgency and precision. 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 DC’s MTSS framework and is accountable for ensuring that intervention leads to measurable, sustained student growth, not just additional instructional time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Demonstrated success improving student academic outcomes
Strong data analysis and instructional planning skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s 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

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