26-27- High School MTSS Reading Interventionist

KIPP DC • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

For 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 five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which 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

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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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%)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to special education, 504, and the MTSS process.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurances
• various voluntary benefits
• employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical
• 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years
• up to 15 paid time off days
• up to 10 paid sick days
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level