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Date Posted 2/20/2025 Contact Anthony Graham314-533-0975 2907 Number of Openings 1 Salary Length of Work Year School Year Employment Type Full Time Requirements / Qualifications
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
Requirements / QualificationsMust-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
Comments and Other Information 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 Comments and Other InformationCompensation 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 CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY