Job Description
Position type: Full time, exempt, 10 month
Grant Funded through the 2026-27 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:
KIPP St. Louis is committed to pay equity and to ensuring that we do not unintentionally perpetuate historic wage gaps that persist due to individual negotiations. As a result, salaries are not negotiated. We are transparent about salaries in our job postings so that candidates can make an informed decision before beginning the hiring process. Starting salary for first-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree is $50,500.
We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement, and to cultivate 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 PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
Ongoing professional development.
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 provided throughout the year
If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!
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KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools are tuition-free, public charter schools united around one goal: preparing students in underserved Jacksonville communities to make an impact in the world. Our newly constructed, beautifully maintained campuses are located on the north and west side of Jacksonville, and we educate over 3,500 students in grades Kindergarten through 12. Every day, our dedicated teachers and staff create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond. To support these schools, we will employ approximately 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues who represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit kippjax.org/join-our-team/. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.
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