INSPIRED TEACHING DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL

The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School is accepting applications for an Interventionist (K-3rd) for the 2024-25 school year. The school is seeking self-motivated, dynamic, and thoughtful individuals with proven progressive, inquiry-based teaching skills to join the faculty. The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School serves PreKindergarten3 – 8th grade.

At the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, a professional learning community of master teachers and teacher residents ensures that a diverse group of students achieve their potential as accomplished learners, thoughtful citizens, and imaginative and inquisitive problem solvers through a demanding, inquiry-based curriculum. With its clear mission and prominent location in Washington, DC, the school serves as a model of instruction for students and training for teachers, with the goal of becoming a leader in changing the way teachers are prepared and supported and students are educated nationwide.

The Role of the Interventionist (K-3rd)

The primary responsibility of the K-3rd Interventionist is to create and implement supplemental teaching and response to intervention plans for students identified as needing additional academic support. The Interventionist (K-3rd), will work with students across various elementary grades and across the spectrum of student performance, with a focus on those who are struggling and those who are achieving below grade-level expectations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Interventionist (K-3rd), is responsible for the following:

• As a member of the ITDS Response to Intervention (RTI) team, design and implement RTI plans including goals and progress monitoring
• Implementing small-group and individual research-based interventions for learners who qualify for Tier 2 RTI in a pull-out setting
• Supporting dissemination and fidelity of implementation of literacy and math curricula; specifically focused on meeting the needs of learners who experience difficulty accessing the general curricula
• Administering valid, reliable, fair, and appropriate assessment tools to screen learners in grades K-3 to determine students who qualify for Response to Intervention (RTI) Tier 2.
• Assisting teachers in their understanding and use of assessment results; analyzing multiple sources and assisting teachers with adjusting instructional strategies, assessments, and materials based on such analysis
• Using assessments to measure student progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions 
• Collaborating with teachers to design, implement, and evaluate small-group and individual evidence-based interventions for learners identified as RTI Tier 2 within the general classroom setting
• Collaborating with families to ensure a whole-child approach to supporting students with their academic growth and achievement
• Sharing knowledge of research, relevant theories, pedagogies, and essential concepts of diversity and equity to advocate for equity and foster classrooms that are inclusive and affirming 

Qualifications

• Have significant classroom teaching experience: Masters degree in Education, or a minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching, preferred. Teaching Certification preferred.
• Have experience accelerating and supporting students at all levels, and have a wide range of knowledge about how to move students academically.
• Have a deep knowledge of how children learn (K-3rd), as well as child development, brain development, and the science of learning.
• Have knowledge of and capacity to implement specialized reading programs and math support – both for remediation and enrichment; knowledge of RTI.
• Have a demonstrated ability to implement the school's philosophy of teaching and pedagogy.
• Demonstrate the belief that all children can learn and bring an asset-based, growth mindset approach to students and families; familiarity with equity work in schools
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to reflective practice, an ability to give and receive feedback openly and without defensiveness, and a desire to constantly question and improve their teaching practice. 
• Strong ability to collaborate with all staff and be willing and able to share experiences, ideas, and strategies with all colleagues. 
• Be deeply committed to creating a school that not only provides an excellent education for the student, but that creates an open, trusting learning environment for the teachers. 
• Ability to establish strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with a wide variety of individuals, including a diverse group of parents and families.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias practices and comfort and willingness to address issues of equity, access, and inclusion.
• Clear, concise, and persuasive writing and speaking skills. 
• Integrity and a sense of humor. 
• Experience with restorative justice, and/or Responsive Classroom preferred. 
• Experience in play-based and arts-focused programs preferred.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

With its clear mission and prominent location in Washington, DC, the school serves as a model of instruction for students and training for teachers, with the goal of becoming a leader in changing the way teachers are prepared and supported, and students are educated nationwide.  At the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, students learn through an academically challenging, standards-based curriculum that supports and builds the four “I”s: Intellect, Inquiry, Imagination, and Integrity. Within its walls, young people learn and achieve at high levels without having to surrender their intellectual curiosity and passion for learning.  

The school focuses on developing student potential in four areas: Intellect, Inquiry, Imagination, and Integrity. Students master content in Reading & Literature, Communication, Math, Science, and Social Studies—and have the ability to apply their knowledge to relevant and current situations, problems, and experiences; students develop the skills of a researcher, using their intellectual curiosity to pose and solve problems; students exhibit the skills of divergent thinkers, with the courage to create, the willingness to approach problems with a joyful spirit, and the ability to play; and students develop the skills and dispositions necessary to function as members of a democratic society.

Teachers are held to a high standard of excellence and professionalism. Teachers demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the subjects they teach; draw on an extensive repertoire of authentic and engaging strategies for instruction and assessment, steeped in the knowledge of how children and adolescents learn; contribute to a vibrant and active professional learning community; and forge strong and positive relationships not only with students but also with community stakeholders, including families.

As a demonstration school, the staff works to disseminate our instructional approach by inviting education influencers to visit the school, and disseminating the model outward via preparation of Teaching Residents, conference presentations, and other opportunities to speak in the community.

The school is a place where children, adolescents, and adults thrive and find joy in their work.

• The physical space communicates a genuine focus on learners.
• The emotional space requires an approach to academics and discipline that focuses on helping children and adolescents develop compassion, empathy, respect for others, self-discipline, and problem-solving skills.
• The intellectual space of the school asks teachers and students to act as leaders, share opinions and ideas, identify problems and generate solutions, and collaborate and work together as a community so that everyone experiences success.
• The school emphasizes parent and community involvement. Parents play an active and important role in the school - volunteering in classrooms, creating special events for families, supporting student learning, and contributing to the positive climate.

Primary methods of instruction include inquiry and active learning, where the teacher serves as facilitator and coach to support student learning. Instruction includes an emphasis on social-emotional learning, and classrooms are characterized by student-centered organization styles such as differentiated instruction, collaborative groups, and child-initiated play.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The Inspired Teaching School offers competitive salaries, commensurate with experience. The school offers a strong benefits package that includes health care (multiple plan options), retirement plan (employer match available), Flexible Spending accounts, supplemental insurance through AFLAC, and pre-tax public transportation/Metro benefit.

The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are made solely on the basis of the individual’s qualifications as related to the requirements of the position being filled. The school's Title IX Coordinator is Jessica Hiltabidel (jessica.hiltabidel@inspiredteachingschool.org).