7th and 8th Grade ELA Intervention Teacher

Position Summary

The 7/8 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.

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 gaps in fluency and vocabulary while advancing comprehension, text analysis, and multi-paragraph writing for 7th and 8th 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.
  Close residual fluency and vocabulary gaps while building stamina with longer, more complex texts.
  Teach close reading, inference, and citing text evidence across literary and informational texts.
  Develop analytical and multi-paragraph writing, including thesis, evidence, and grammar/conventions.
  Strengthen the reading and writing skills that prepare scholars for high-school ELA and the EOC trajectory.
  Set clear, measurable skill goals with scholars and make growth visible through regular progress checks.

• Progress Monitoring & Data
  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.

• 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.

Driver Goals

• NWEA / MAP Reading Growth - 2026-27 Target: 70% of intervention scholars meet or exceed projected RIT growth in reading.
• Below Basic Reduction - 2026-27 Target: 20-point reduction in the share of caseload scholars scoring Below Basic in ELA, aligned to the school’s literacy gap-closure goals.
• Grade-Level Proficiency Movement - 2026-27 Target: 20-point gain in the share of caseload scholars moving into Basic or above on MAP Reading.
• Foundational Mastery (IXL Diagnostic) - 2026-27 Target: 75% of scholars advance at least one grade-level band on the IXL ELA Diagnostic across the year.
• Mentoring Participation - 2026-27 Target: 75% of scholars meet coaching engagement and reflection benchmarks.
• On-Track Exit - 2026-27 Target: 60% of scholars who enter Tier 2 support meet exit criteria and sustain on-track progress in the core ELA class.

Qualifications

• Required:

  • Bachelor’s 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, 5–9) or eligibility to obtain upon hire.
  • Master’s 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.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Monday–Friday, 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $45,000, plus a $3,000 signing bonus for the 2026–27 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.

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.