Company Description

At KIPP St. Louis you will work with students and school teams to identify and support students who need extra help to achieve their reading goals. As a reading interventionist, you work with students to improve their phonemic awareness, increase literacy, and a deep understanding of reading on a daily basis. You work alongside our classroom teachers and administrative team to identify students in need of additional reading support. The school you would be placed at is KIPP Victory Academy. You can preview their school narrative here: KIPP Victory Academy School Narrative.

Who we are:

KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission: Together with families and communities, we create 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.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Equity Statement: KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school. 

Job Description

Position type: Full time, exempt, 10 month

Grant Funded through the 2024-25 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 14.5% 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, christmas 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

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply! 

www.kippstl.org/apply

Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!

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.