Dean of Intervention - Elementary School

KIPP DC•Washington, DC

2d•$86,238•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Intervention (DOI) is a member of the leadership team at KIPP DC Inspire Academy and reports to the principal. In partnership with the principal, the DOI provides leadership and support to meet students’ tiered needs in behavioral development, academic development for students with learning gaps, attendance, and overall well-being. The DOI helps ensure consistent school practices, a culture of achievement, and a sense of belonging for students, staff, and families. This is a fully in-person, school-based instructional leadership role at a KIPP DC campus in Washington, DC, requiring on-site attendance five days per week. The role supports classroom instruction during the student day, generally 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Typical work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. two days per week and 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. three days per week, including time for duties, collaboration, and professional development. The position is scheduled to start July 13, 2026. KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community for 25 years and operates 22 schools serving more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3–12, supported by 1,500 teachers, leaders, and staff. Its work is grounded in academic excellence, joy and belonging, effective teachers and leaders, safe and nurturing learning environments, and college readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least four years of teaching experience.
Experience in an instructional leadership capacity, such as grade-level chair, teacher leader, vice principal, or academic team leader.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead people and provide direction.
Knowledge of federal and state laws related to special education, Section 504, and the MTSS process.
Ability to build relationships, influence others, and motivate action.
Systems-oriented thinking and the ability to build systems 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.

Responsibilities

Partner with the principal and school leadership team to develop and implement academic support interventions for students with learning gaps.
Support school leaders and teachers in reviewing data, identifying trends, and revising academic interventions as needed.
Collaborate with regional leaders, school leaders, and teachers to develop, implement, and monitor school-wide attendance intervention systems.
Create data analysis systems to support collection of academic and behavioral intervention data.
Manage family outreach to communicate student progress, tiered supports, academic interventions, and behavioral support plans.
Support the principal in developing and implementing the school’s comprehensive improvement and priority plans.
Lead meetings with teachers and leaders to analyze data, review and write student support plans, and provide development in other areas as needed.
Collaborate with and attend meetings involving regional Student Support Team, Attendance Team, and Academic Team leaders to improve student outcomes.
Work with the leadership team to ensure interventions are designed and implemented with an equity-based mindset.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the principal during the school year.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Various voluntary benefits.
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Membership to One Medical.
403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match, with vesting after three years.
Up to 10 paid sick days.
12 paid holidays.
Paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break; schedule is subject to change and will be shared in the offer letter.
Pre-tax deductions for transportation costs for employees who use public transit through WMATA.
Instructional coaches can earn up to $5,000 in renewal add-ons to base salary for each year they return to KIPP DC.