Reading Interventionist PreK-8th Grade

This posting is for a position during the 2025-2026 school year, which would start in August 2025.

Must-Haves- High-priority skills and qualities

Engages in culturally responsive, equitable, and anti-racist practices
Continuously reflects, grows, and develops professional practice
Makes decisions aligned with the SLLIS Mission, Values, and Purpose
Believes in the capacity of each child to achieve at high levels
Cultivates a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused culture
Approaches all situations with an asset-based and growth mindset
Develops and uses effective organization systems
Communicates in a proactive, timely, and effective manner
Strong data tracking and interpretation habits
Solid understanding of academic and behavioral strategies for students with various needs

Minimum Qualifications

A license to teach in Missouri or other state (early childhood education, elementary education, middle school subjects, K-6, or K-8) or ability to teach in the country in which the teacher received their training

Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, language, or a closely related field
Near native fluency in spoken and written English
Teaching experience in K-8 classroom

Nice-to-Haves- Skills and qualities that are a plus but not necessarily a requirement

Knowledge of best practices when working with language learners
Special Reading (Grades K-12) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide intervention instruction in literacy to both elementary and middle school students while adhering to the Science of Reading best practices

Provides appropriate, research-based scaffolds and differentiates instruction
Collects and analyzes data, and uses it to drive decisions
Provide consultation to staff regarding strategies for helping students with academic, social and emotional needs in the general education setting.
Develop and assist in creating Reading Success Plans (RSPs) to align to Senate Bill 681, by analyzing student data to identify substantial reading deficiencies (SRD) or students at risk, setting individualized growth goals, and assessing goal attainment at the end of the intervention period

Compensation and Benefits

SLLIS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of everyone. Critical to our mission is creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world. As such, we strive to maintain a compensation system free from inequities while uplifting the unique experiences of our staff.

We use a total rewards system thereby ensuring our compensation and benefits program takes a holistic approach. The compensation system at SLLIS is transparent, equitable, sustainable, and competitive in relation to the local educational market in which we serve. It offers fair and predictable compensation to ensure SLLIS is retaining top talent.

The annual salary for this position is competitive and rages from $46,966 - $66,166. Our salaries are well-above market rate: SLLIS salaries are higher than 97% of public schools in Missouri. Your salary would be based on the highest postsecondary degree you have obtained and the number of years of experience you have. SLLIS also offers the following:

FREE Compressive health care package (medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance)
- Low cost- buy up plan available too!
College tuition rewards program for dependents
Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
Retirement contributions of 14.5% of annual salary and optional 403b
Supply reimbursements and a staff laptop to use
12 PTO days per year, plus no work in June or July!
Other paid time off includes: one week for Thanksgiving break, two weeks for winter break, one week off for Spring break, and all major U.S. holidays. This averages 25 days per year.
Paid parental leave for new parents
Individualized coaching and support
Leadership opportunities to help staff meet their career goals

Our Mission

St. Louis Language Immersion School provides a bilingual, culturally responsive, transformational education that enriches the children of St. Louis city.

Our Purpose

To dismantle systems of oppression by creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world.

Our Values

Provide an accessible and rigorous bilingual education
Listen to and engage all voices
Commit to equity, anti-racism and cultural competency
Reflect on and respond to data throughout our school
Celebrate mission moments, both big and small

Application Process

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Not all applicants will receive an interview for the position, but all applications will be thoroughly reviewed. SLLIS has a multi-stage hiring process which includes a phone screening interview, an interview with our Talent Committee and a final interview with our administration team.

Not Your Average K-8 Staff

The SLLIS Team is made up of staff members who nurture children, celebrate their successes, and empower them to take risks and grow. Our staff are as diverse as the students and families we serve. You won't find any other team like us in the U.S. - or anywhere! On the SLLIS Team:

14 home countries across 4 continents are represented
14 languages are spoken among the staff
8.5 years of teaching experience is the average
62% have a Master's degree or above
64% identify as female; 32% identify as male; 2% as non-binary
66% identify with a race other than "White"
45% identify with the ethnicity category "of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin"

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

SLLIS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The St. Louis Language Immersion School will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world. We actively encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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