Academic Interventionist

Our CommitmentAt 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.Position OverviewThe 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.Core ResponsibilitiesTargeted Intervention (Tier 2 & Tier 3)Provide daily small-group instruction aligned to identified skill gaps in literacy and/or mathImplement evidence-based practices aligned to OSSE Evidence DC and the Science of ReadingDeliver instruction using a consistent structure:Clear objectiveExplicit modelingGuided practiceFrequent checks for understandingImmediate feedbackData-Driven Instruction & Progress MonitoringAnalyze multiple data sources (mCLASS, NWEA MAP, i-Ready, internal assessments) to identify precise skill gapsGroup students based on specific skills (not levels)Monitor student progress weekly and adjust instruction in real timeMaintain accurate and up-to-date intervention trackers aligned to school expectationsClosing Achievement GapsDesign and implement targeted plans to accelerate learning for students below grade levelEnsure students demonstrate measurable growth toward grade-level proficiencyExit students from intervention when mastery is achieved and adjust groups accordinglyCollaboration & MTSS AlignmentCollaborate with classroom teachers, Special Education staff, and leadership to align Tier 1 and Tier 2/3 instructionParticipate in MTSS meetings, data cycles, and instructional planningSupport teachers in strengthening core instruction through insight into student needsInstructional ExcellenceDemonstrate strong instructional practices aligned to the Danielson Framework for Teaching (Domains 2 & 3)Maintain a structured, engaging, and inclusive learning environmentUse questioning, discourse, and feedback to ensure active student engagement and masteryFamily CommunicationCommunicate student progress clearly and consistently with familiesSupport families in understanding how to reinforce skills at homeQualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in Education or related fieldDemonstrated success improving student academic outcomesStrong data analysis and instructional planning skillsPreferredMaster’s degree in Education or related fieldExperience in urban education settingsExperience with MTSS/RTI frameworksFamiliarity with CKLA, Fishtank, i-Ready, NWEA MAP, and mCLASSHighly Effective or Highly Rated on the Danielson FrameworkCore CompetenciesEquity & UrgencyDemonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levelsTakes ownership of student outcomes and acts with urgencyPrecision in InstructionIdentifies and addresses specific skill gapsUses targeted strategies rather than general supportData LiteracyUses data instinctively to drive decisionsAdjusts instruction based on evidence of student progressCollaborationWorks effectively within a team to support student successAligns intervention with core instructionSuccess Metrics (How Performance Will Be Measured)Student growth on mCLASS, NWEA MAP, and i-ReadyReduction in the percentage of students below grade levelEvidence of weekly progress monitoring and instructional adjustmentsAlignment between intervention and Tier 1 instructionDemonstration of Danielson-aligned instructional practicesWhat Sets This Role Apart at LEARN DCIntervention is not remediation—it is accelerationInstruction is targeted, not generalizedSuccess is measured by student outcomes, not time spentEvery decision is grounded in data and evidence-based practiceAt LEARN DC, the Interventionist is a key driver of our mission—ensuring that every student receives the precise instruction they need to succeed. #J-18808-Ljbffr