7-12 Literacy Specialist/English Language Arts Teacher

Miriam School and Learning Center•Olivette, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Miriam is seeking a dynamic, student-centered Literacy Specialist/ELA Teacher to join our collaborative team. This role provides high-impact instruction to middle and high school students in the classroom setting (averaging 10 students per class) as well as targeted small-group and/or individual literacy support. The ideal candidate will administer the instructional program in compliance with school, state, and federal guidelines, providing necessary accommodations and differentiation in reading and writing to serve diverse learning profiles. Since expanding our program in 2016, Miriam High School has been dedicated to serving high school students with complex learning challenges. In the coming school year, we are adding 7th and 8th grade classes to our High School campus. As a private, independent high school located in Olivette, we prepare students for college, vocational training, or the workforce through small group instruction, specialized curricula, and a highly caring faculty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Secondary Education, or a related field.
Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in at least one of the following: Cross-Categorical Special Education (K-12) or Middle School Education (5-9): With a content area concentration in Language Arts
Proven experience delivering evidence-based reading and writing interventions for students with dyslexia or other language-based learning disabilities.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required
A passion for working and learning with children and adolescents
Ability to work collaboratively on a team and integrate individual learning goals into daily lesson plans
Satisfactory outcome of background check, reference checks and degree verification

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Missouri Special Reading (K-12) Certification: Highly preferred for the reading intervention component of the role.
Master’s Degree in Special Education, Literacy, or Curriculum & Instruction.
Dual Certification: Candidates holding both Special Education and Middle/Secondary content area certifications will be prioritized.
Certification or significant experience in structured literacy programs such as Wilson Reading System, Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood Bell, or LETRS.
Experience teaching students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or other complex learning needs
Experience with co-teaching models and differentiated instruction

Responsibilities

Lead two level-based classes for students working below anticipated grade level
Teach our 7th/8th-grade English Language Arts class
Design and implement targeted reading and writing intervention strategies
Foster an inclusive classroom culture and utilize effective management techniques to optimize learning. Inspire student passion for science, technology, and engineering while building critical thinking, analysis, and literacy skills.
Collaborate with the administrators and other teachers to plan, evaluate, and revise course content and instruction methods tailored to diverse learning profiles
Leverage technology to promote creativity, collaboration, and increased access to the curriculum
Assist in the planning and execution of our experiential learning programs as needed
Maintain consistent communication with parents and students to build strong collaborative relationships
Actively participate in school-wide curriculum committees, faculty meetings, professional development, and community events (e.g., open houses and parent conferences)
Demonstrate a willingness to support extracurricular activities, chaperoning events, or coaching, as well as other projects at the school's discretion