Dean of Intervention - Elementary School

Dean of Intervention - Elementary School

Job Summary The Dean of Intervention (DOI) position 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 in meeting the tiered needs of students in the areas of: behavioral development, academic development for students with gaps in their learning, attendance, and overall student well-being. The DOI will ensure that the school follows consistent practices, fosters a culture of achievement, and creates a sense of belonging for students, staff, and families. This position has a July 13th, 2026 start date.

About KIPP DC 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

Location and Type of Work

Fully In-Person (5 days per week onsite)

This is an in-person, school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington, DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person, and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction, provide student support, collaborate with teammates, and engage with families.

Deans are responsible for supporting classroom instruction during the student day (generally 8:00 am to 3:30 pm). Dean work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week, to allow for duties, collaboration, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

• Partners with the principals and school leadership team to develop and implement academic support interventions that enable students with gaps in their learning to make progress and move toward academic proficiency.
• Analyzes the effectiveness of academic interventions by supporting school leaders and teachers to consistently review data, identify trends, and revise plans as needed.
• Collaborates with regional leaders, school leaders, teachers to develop, implement and progress monitor school-wide attendance intervention systems.
• Create data analysis systems to support data collection for academic, behavioral interventions.
• Manages family outreach to communicate student progress with tiered supports, academic interventions and behavioral support plans.
• Supports the principal in the development & implementation of the school’s comprehensive improvement and priority plans.
• Leads 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 regional 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.
• Additional responsibilities may be given by the principal during the school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in an instructional leadership capacity (e.g. grade level chair, teacher leader, vice principal, academic team leader, etc.)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead people and provide direction.
• At least 4 years teaching experience required
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to special education, 504, and the MTSS process.
• Ability to build relationships, impact & influence, and motivate action.
• Systems-orientation and thinking -- someone who can build 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.

Core Competencies

KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence

• Student Focus: builds strong relationships and holds high expectations for students, holds students’ best interests in mind, keeps owns commitments to students and makes sure others do the same and builds a culture of respect for all students
• Achievement Orientation: sets challenging goals for self and others, takes initiative to go above and beyond to to achieve results, follows through on commitments, demonstrates resilience and flexibility
• Continuous Learning: Takes responsibility for behavior, mistakes, and results, takes calculated risks, uses research to inform practice, continually seeks opportunity for improvement, values creativity and innovation, shares effective practices with others
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Gathers information from multiple sources, sorts out complexity, anticipates problems, breaks down information and effectively analyzes
• Self-Awareness: demonstrates understanding of own identity, privilege and power, understands strengths and weaknesses and the impact on others’ perceptions, seeks feedback and self-development
• Cultural Competence: demonstrates knowledge and respect for cultures of community served, creates an inclusive environment, adjusts behavior according to cultural norms and cues, works effectively across difference, creates and sustains an environment in which people from diverse backgrounds can succeed
• Impact and Influence: adapts leadership style to influence others, anticipate reactions of others and makes a compelling case for a position, stimulates others to take action and accomplish goals
• Individual Reflection: Reflect on own identity; maintain strong self-care practices; demonstrate a growth mindset
• Stakeholder Management: expertise in cultivating trusting relationships; develops mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships, gains trust of key stakeholders, consistently demonstrates respect and appreciation for others

Benefits & Compensation KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

• When it comes to compensation, at KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. We look at compensation benchmarks in schools across DC. The Dean of Intervention follows KIPP DC’s Dean and Instructional Coach salary scale. This position is exempt and salary starts at $86,238 and increases with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here . Instructional coaches can earn up to $5,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
• All employees who use public transit through WMATA are eligible for pre-tax deductions for transportation costs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org . Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.