Job Description

Position type: Full time, exempt, 10 month

Grant Funded through the 2025-2026 school year

What you will do…

• Provide and deliver focused reading intervention instruction to students in small group settings.

• Develop and deliver lesson plans appropriate to the needs and abilities of assigned students through push-in or pull out instruction.

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and reading materials appropriate for the age and skill level of students for the purpose of improving student outcomes and achievement.

• Assists with the screening and evaluation of students.

• Frequently monitor progress of students receiving intervention services in order to adjust instructional practice through multiple data systems used by our district.

• Collects data to share with classroom teachers.

• Participates in monthly professional development sessions.

• Attend GLC meetings and parent meetings as required.

• Attend and lead professional development opportunities to support students and the school.

• Provide input to teams regarding student academic strengths and weaknesses.

• Provide the high quality instruction time needed to move students to grade level proficiency.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the school administrators.

• Travel Requirement -travels to school buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Follows all district policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree (REQUIRED).

• Demonstrated success as a teacher at least 3 years (REQUIRED).

• Appropriate teaching certification (REQUIRED).

• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn.

• A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and instructional leaders.

• Ability to build and manage strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, including teachers, school leaders and regional staff.

• Technological proficiency and adaptability.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• The desire and humility to grow as an educator.

Additional Information

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards
• Generous time off:
  • Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
  • Paid parental leave for new families
  • Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
  • Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
• On-going professional development opportunities:
  • Weekly coaching sessions
  • Weekly school-based professional development
  • Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers