Reading Interventionist

Position Overview

At KIPP St. Louis you will work with students and school teams to identify and support students who need extra support. You come every day equipped to improve student outcomes, identify and support students in small groups, and create targeted plans for student success! You’ll collaborate with classroom teachers, the student support team, and school administrators to identify and support students to find their pathway to the futures they choose.

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.

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.

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

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

We believe that our educators are proving what's possible in urban education each and every day, by inspiring students and helping them discover the joy of learning. KIPP schools support our educators to help students achieve academic excellence, building the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

Together, we are raising the bar for every student, every day.

Full time, exempt, 10 month

Through the 2026-27 school year

• 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.

• 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.

KIPP St. Louis is committed to pay equity and to ensuring that we do not unintentionally perpetuate historic wage gaps that persist due to…