This role is for the 25/26 School Year!

About the Elementary Interventionist Role: The Interventionist is the instructional leader on campus responsible for driving the academic mission of a KIPP Colorado elementary school by developing and executing programs that enable students to make 1.5-2.0 years of academic growth each academic year. The Interventionist will support the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) program for literacy/math, stay current with best practices for literacy/math instruction to educate staff, create and teach intervention groups, and support Multi Language Learners. This is a full-time position and will be coached by the MTSS lead and managed by the Principal. The Interventionist will work to implement the KIPP Colorado Instructional Vision for English Language Arts, PreK–12. The position is a 10-month academic position and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students. 

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.

Professional Responsibilities 

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn

• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement

• Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines

• Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)

• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)

• Commit to being prepared. Such as; internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, etc. 

• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules

• Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft outlook)

• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement

• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals

• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings

• Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development

• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives

• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students

• Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirements

• Your role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events

• Other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, school support duties, etc)

   

  Assessment/Goal Setting/Progress Monitoring

• Coordinate and facilitate the school’s intervention programming

• Coordinate literacy assessment and data collection for all students

• Interpret all results to determine targeted grouping and programming for students and manage the school-, teacher-, and student-facing goal setting process for reading growth and proficiency

• Schedule push-/pull-out support with English-language arts teachers for students who require literacy remediation

• Frequently communicate with key stakeholders, and the entire staff when appropriate, the progress students have made in reading

• Plan, prepare, and deliver rigorous Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading intervention classes, specifically targeting students’ reading needs (decoding, fluency, comprehension, etc.) and supporting Multi Language Learners (MLLs)

• Work closely with Learning Support teachers to provide learning materials, resources, and support in order to differentiate instruction in core classes

• Teach daily literacy interventions in small group settings, providing instruction based on student needs using Fundations and the Wilson Reading system

• Planning and facilitating for small group math instruction for K-4 students in core content area instruction

• Progress monitor student data, document progress, and enter data into a centralized data management system

• Analyze student data and use it to set individual goals, create intervention groups and instructional plans, and adjust instruction. Additional push in or pull out instructional support as needed for students

• Collaborate with general education teachers, special education teachers, service providers, school leaders, students, and families to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of each learners

• Utilize culturally responsive strategies that are in support of the school and district culture, climate and needs/awareness of trauma informed practices to support the needs of all children and their social and emotional well-being

• Professional practices and awareness of confidentiality of all student and staff data and information

   

  Lead Reading Intervention with Students and Support other Staff Members with Intervention

• Execute targeted research-based reading instruction daily with students

• Provide partnership to staff members/general educator who support academic intervention 

   

  Additional Duties

• Frequently communicate with key stakeholders, and the entire staff when appropriate, the progress students have made

• Execute big four operational duties on a daily basis  

• Other duties as assigned by school leader or MTSS lead 

• Team with other Interventionists and members of the Data and Academics Team to build out vertically- and horizontally-aligned programming and act as a professional learning community

• Other duties, such as meeting Denver Public Schools and READ Act compliance requirements, as determined by the school leader

   

  Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility

• For more about how you’ll lead at this level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cEtOT1-MSF0gA23ooBnOdMmFia2Ydhs-L8sbF-HlFiE/edit#gid=0) (this is an internal document, only)

   

  About a Successful Candidate 

  About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:

• Bachelor's degree (required)

• Spanish bilingual (preferred)

• Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines to meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria (required) 

• At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required)

• Ability to participate in specific, pre-planned and required events/activities as directed by the school, including but not limited to before or after-school, evening, and weekend meetings and events (required) 

• A full understanding of KIPP and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fCyPAE4Uic_5Jv3lZ_xvNlHEvUTWI2Nh?usp=drive_link) ) (required) 

• Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and economic backgrounds 

• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment

• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork

• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work

• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence

• High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills

• Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong communicator with a professional demeanor, strong self-confidence and initiative

• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines

• Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission, RIDE commitments, values and a commitment to excellence

   

  Compensation and Benefits

  Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $60,015 and is commensurate with experience. There is no cap on the years of experience that you bring to this role. (Note: salary schedules for 25/26 are not yet available. If offered a position for the 25/26 school year the offer letter salary will be adjusted at a later date for the upcoming year)

• Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! Tip: We don't care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and accomplishments. 

• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare. 

• Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure, based on work location and position

• Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)

• Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft 

• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program 

• Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone 

• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (https://www.copera.org/) , including a PERA 401k option

• Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)

• Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities

• Other Insurance Options:  

• Wellness reimbursement

• Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance

• Voluntary long term disability insurance

• Voluntary short term disability insurance

• Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Additional Information: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hq0WHovkTFLdL58exzvZHrLfPiJXd2ny/view)

   

  KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

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