Instructional Coach; PreK-8th Grade

Overview

Instructional Coach PreK-8th Grade

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

• Continuously reflects, grows, and develops professional practice
• 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

• A license to teach in Missouri or other state (early childhood education, elementary education, middle school subjects, K-6, or K-8)
• Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, language, or a closely related field
• Previous teaching experience in K-8th grade schools/classrooms
• Previous professional experience coaching teachers using the Teach Like a Champion framework
• Demonstrated capability in providing support to classrooms facing challenges or at-risk situations
• Near native fluency in spoken and written English

• Fluency in spoken and written French, Mandarin or Spanish

• Communicates and demonstrates researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
• Models lessons in classrooms as needed.
• Supports the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the curriculum and various assessments.
• Supports oversight of reading success plans across all grade levels.
• Provides support in analyzing student assessment data as needed.
• Assists teachers and special education staff in lesson planning, delivery, and reflection on instruction. Assist with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data and culturally responsive practices.
• Provide intensive 1:1 coaching to reset classroom culture.
• Observes and provides feedback to general and special education teachers as needed.
• Facilitates data meetings and professional learning communities for general and special education teaching staff.
• Supports state wide and school wide testing.
• Develops behavior intervention plans as needed.
• Encourage professional growth and provide organized, individual, and/or group learning opportunities for teachers.
• Supports other curriculum and instructional work as needed.

Role

The annual salary for this position is competitive and ranges from $50,000 - $90,000. Your salary would be based on the number of years of experience you have in a similar role. SLLIS also offers the following:

• FREE Comprehensive 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
• 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

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.