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5th and 6th Grade ELA Intervention Teacher

Kairos Academies

Job Location:

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

5th and 6th Grade ELA Intervention Teacher

Location: St. Louis MO 63118

Department: Schools / Academics
Reports To: AP of Instruction (in coordination with the ELA/Humanities Lead and Intervention Lead)
Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Annual Salary: $45000

Plus a $3000 signing bonus for the 202627 school year.
Full-time benefits eligible (see Compensation & Benefits).

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Position Summary

The 5/6 ELA Intervention Teacher at Kairos Academies is a mission-driven educator who accelerates the learning of scholars who are reading and writing below grade level. This role exists to close gaps. The Intervention Teacher leads a dedicated full-period ELA intervention class a standalone classroom course with its own roster sections and gradebook. This is not a push-in or pull-out support role. It is a full-priority class on the master schedule and the teacher owns the classroom and is responsible for scholar mastery within it.

Inside this intervention class the teacher delivers targeted diagnostic-driven Tier 2 instruction that rebuilds foundational literacy decoding word study reading fluency vocabulary and core comprehension so scholars can access and succeed in grade-level reading and writing. The teacher uses small-group and individualized instruction within their own classroom to move scholars from where they are to where they need to be. The role is highly collaborative. The Intervention Teacher partners closely with core 5th and 6th grade ELA teachers to align skills share data and ensure every scholar receives a coherent well-sequenced experience across their core and intervention classes.

At Kairos all teachers are leaders. The Intervention Teacher models our values of Love Excellence Agency and Diversity and contributes to the systems and culture that make Kairos a place where every scholar can thrive.

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Core Responsibilities

Targeted Intervention & Instruction

Lead a dedicated full-period ELA intervention class as the teacher of record your own roster your own sections your own classroom and gradebook. This is a standalone course not a push-in or pull-out support role.
Plan and deliver daily standards-aligned intervention lessons that rebuild foundational reading skills (decoding word study fluency vocabulary) and core comprehension for 5th and 6th grade ELA.
Maintain an accurate gradebook and provide frequent actionable feedback on reading and writing tasks within the intervention class.
Diagnose precise skill gaps using the IXL Diagnostic NWEA MAP Reading and internal assessment data and build targeted learning plans for each scholar or skill group.
Build decoding word-recognition and fluency through systematic explicit practice and repeated reading.
Develop vocabulary and background knowledge to strengthen comprehension of grade-level texts.
Teach foundational comprehension strategies (main idea key details sequencing inference) using accessible and grade-level texts.
Strengthen sentence- and paragraph-level writing including conventions to support clear written expression.
Set clear measurable skill goals with scholars and make growth visible through regular progress checks.

Progress Monitoring & Data Use

Monitor scholar progress on a frequent cycle and adjust groupings pacing and strategy based on the data.
Track movement toward exit criteria and maintain accurate records of growth mastery and time in intervention.
Analyze MAP Reading NWEA and IXL data to identify trends flag scholars needing additional support and inform reteaching.
Contribute caseload data to data meetings and collaborate on next steps with the ELA and Intervention teams.

Collaboration with Core ELA Teachers

Partner with 5th and 6th grade core ELA teachers to align intervention skills with upcoming grade-level reading and writing.
Share diagnostic findings and progress updates so support is coordinated across the scholars full schedule.
Co-plan entry and exit decisions for Tier 2 support using shared criteria and data.

Scholar Relationships & Mentorship

Serve as a Kairos Coach mentoring a pod of scholars weekly to develop goal-setting self-management and reflection skills.
Create a positive inclusive classroom environment that rebuilds scholar confidence and a sense of agency as readers and writers.
Communicate proactively with families about progress celebrations and growth areas.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

Participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) coaching cycles and development sessions aligned to Kairos priorities.
Strengthen intervention practice through ongoing reflection feedback and shared problem-solving with the team.

Whole-School Service & Leadership

Serve in a whole-school service role (e.g. Data Lead Tutoring Lead SEL Lead) that supports schoolwide academic and cultural goals.
Support restorative practices positive behavior systems and SEL frameworks.
Contribute to schoolwide events family engagement and community-building efforts.

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Driver Goals

NWEA / MAP Reading GrowthTarget: 70% of intervention scholars meet or exceed projected RIT growth in reading.
Below Basic ReductionTarget: 20-point reduction in the share of caseload scholars scoring Below Basic in ELA aligned to the schools literacy gap-closure goals.
Grade-Level Proficiency MovementTarget: 20-point gain in the share of caseload scholars moving into Basic or above on MAP Reading.
Foundational Mastery (IXL Diagnostic)Target: 75% of scholars advance at least one grade-level band on the IXL ELA Diagnostic across the year.
Mentoring ParticipationTarget: 75% of scholars meet coaching engagement and reflection benchmarks.
On-Track ExitTarget: 60% of scholars who enter Tier 2 support meet exit criteria and sustain on-track progress in the core ELA class.

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Key Indicators of Success

Measurable growth and gap closure for scholars on the intervention caseload evidenced by MAP Reading NWEA and IXL data.
Precise data-driven grouping and instruction that targets the right skill for the right scholar at the right time.
Strong coordination with core ELA teachers so intervention and grade-level instruction reinforce one another.
Classroom culture characterized by safety persistence and renewed scholar confidence as readers and writers.
Active contribution to team planning data meetings and schoolwide improvement efforts.

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Qualifications

Required:

Bachelors degree in Education English Literacy or a related field.
Valid Missouri Substitute Certification.
Demonstrated success improving reading and writing achievement for striving or below-grade-level learners.
Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
Eligible to work for any employer in the U.S. and able to pass background checks.

Preferred:

Missouri Teaching Certificate (Middle School English/Language Arts 59) or eligibility to obtain upon hire.
Masters degree in Education Literacy/Reading Curriculum & Instruction Special Education or a related field.
Experience with literacy intervention structured/foundational reading instruction RTI/MTSS or competency-based education.
Experience with data-driven instruction and diagnostic assessment tools (IXL NWEA MAP Reading).
3 years of middle school teaching or literacy intervention experience with measurable student growth outcomes.

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Work Schedule & Environment

MondayFriday 7:45 AM 4:00 PM.
Occasional evenings or weekends for family engagement tutoring or school events.
Dynamic fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and collaboration.
On-site role at Kairos Academies in St. Louis MO.

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Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $45000 plus a $3000 signing bonus for the 202627 school year.

Benefits Include:

Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Professional Development and Tuition Assistance
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Certification and Graduate Coursework Reimbursement
Comprehensive Coaching and Growth Opportunities

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About Kairos Academies

Kairos Academies is a forward-thinking public charter school network in St. Louis reimagining education for the 21st century. Our mission is to cultivate an integrated community of self-directed learners leaders and citizens. Recognized nationally for innovation and excellence Kairos replaces traditional lectures with personalized project-based learning and emphasizes executive-function coaching to help scholars take ownership of their education and lives.

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