High School Orchestra Teacher 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazelwood School District in Florissant, MO seeks a High School Orchestra Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role starts immediately with 190-day calendar and full-time status.

MO certification in Instrumental Music K-12 is required; duties include planning lessons, instructing classes, and maintaining records while collaborating with staff and parents to foster student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and MO DESE teaching certification.
• Experience creating engaging music lessons is preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse student groups and manage classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Instruct high school orchestra classes at assigned times and locations.
• Develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans aligned with standards.
• Maintain accurate student records and provide progress reports.
• Collaborate with music staff, administrators, and parents to support student growth.
• Support district goals and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Lesson planning

MS Office

Communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MO DESE teaching certification

Tools

None

Job description

High School Orchestra Teacher 2026-2027

Hazelwood School District District Wide - Florissant, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5834708

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MO certification required: Instrumental Music K-12

Now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To facilitate student achievement by helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate student achievement.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, providing written evidence (lesson plan) upon request.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media appropriate to the location and student groups.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Monitors student achievement: assesses accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities with assistance from district specialists.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and regulations.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested on reasonable terms.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, including implementing the district’s philosophy of education, taking precautions to protect students and materials, assisting administration, developing classroom rules, supervising aides and volunteers, attending staff meetings, and participating in committees.
• Maintains professional competence through regular attendance at PDC activities and other professional development opportunities supported by the district.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree and a Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teaching Certification.

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficient in preparing rigorous, interactive, exciting, and informative lesson plans.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publisher, and database management.
• Able to work effectively with colleagues, parents, administrators, etc.
• Superior interpersonal skills to facilitate an excellent educational experience in a high energy/stress environment.
• Discretion and confidentiality with an awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education Policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self‑directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision and hearing requirements as described.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

Works in a classroom environment a majority of the time and is required to work outdoors for a small portion of the day.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS/ MATERIALS USED

Personal computer, copier, fax, 10‑key calculator.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Assigned to a 190‑day work calendar; 36 hours and 40 minutes per week minimum; compensation and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) as provided by the Board of Education.

Position Type: Full‑Time

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