Literacy Coach/ Reading Specialist Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri
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Job Description
Literacy Coach/ Reading Specialist
Saint Louis County Special School District
LITZSINGER
– St. Louis, Missouri This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri
Job Details
Job ID:
5219019
Application Deadline:
Jun 25, 2025 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION LINK
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 $49,000 to $83,250/year based on experience and education
Education and Experience Bachelor’s 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 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District’s 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 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$49,000 to $83,250 Annually
