Literacy Coach/ Reading Specialist
Literacy Coach/ Reading Specialist
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$ 49000 - 83250
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Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist
As a Special School District (SSD) literacy coach/reading specialist you are a partner in creating meaningful learning experiences that support students in becoming confident capable readers. In this dual role you will work closely with educators to strengthen instructional practices and provide targeted reading interventions for students. You will empower students of all learning abilities to grow as readers and thinkers helping them build the skills they need to excel to their greatest potential. This position is part of a federally funded Title program and plays a critical role in improving literacy outcomes throughout the school community.
As a Literacy Coach (60%) you will collaborate with educators to strengthen instructional practices provide coaching and align support with the Missouri Learning Standards for English Language Arts and the Science of Reading. As a Reading Specialist (40%) you will deliver targeted reading interventions monitor progress and help students build confidence and engagement with reading.
SSD provides interventionists competitive salaries and benefits that acknowledge their expertise and educational attainment. We are currently seeking an interventionist to join the following location(s):
Litzsinger School 10094 Litzsinger Road Ladue MO 63124
Posting open until: 6/25/2025
Salary
- $49000 to $83250/year based on experience and education
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree required
- Masters Degree preferred
- Prior teaching experience in the area of reading/literacy required
- Prior experience teaching special education preferred
- Coaching or instructional leadership experience preferred
Certificates Licenses Registrations
- Missouri Special Reading K-12 certification issued through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Calendar
- 10-month school year (August to June) exact dates dependent on assigned location
Benefits
- Group benefit plans for medical vision dental and life insurance
- Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
- Staff Health Clinics
- Paid holidays
- 13 PTO days per year
- Employee assistance program
- Healthcare spending account
Special School District serves nearly 25000 students and employs over 5700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity commitment and collaboration the Districts mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility.
Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation military/veteran status gender identity gender expression ancestry genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at . For TTY contact RelayMO711 or 1-.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
