Middle School Music Teacher 2026-2027

Riverview Gardens School District; Moline Acres (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Gardens School District invites applications for a teaching position. The successful candidate will plan lessons, assess student progress, and adapt instruction to diverse learning needs while maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, communicating with families, and aligning with district policies. A valid teaching certificate for elementary to secondary education and music certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Teaching certificate for elementary, middle, or secondary education; instrumental or vocal music certification.
• Background check required.
• Willingness to collaborate to achieve educational excellence and equity.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and long-range classroom activities.
• Display knowledge of the curriculum and subject matter.
• Use effective teaching techniques, strategies, and skills during lessons.
• Evaluate student progress.
• Manage student behavior.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Provide for individual differences and learning styles.
• Communicate student progress and needs to parents.
• Follow policies, regulations, and procedures of the school district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Student assessment

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certificate for elementary/middle/secondary education

Instrumental or vocal music certification

Background check

Job description

Get To Know Us

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility.

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility.

RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra‑curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,300 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children.

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!

There is a new view on the horizon and learning is required! https://www.rgsdmo.org

SUMMARY

Reports directly to the building principal. Supervise areas of specific responsibilities as they relate to the classroom or program setting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and long-range planning for classroom or program activities.
• Display knowledge of the curriculum and subject matter.
• Use effective teaching techniques, strategies, and skills during lessons.
• Evaluate student progress.
• Manage student behavior.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Provide for individual differences and learning styles.
• Demonstrate a positive working relationship with the students.
• Communicate student progress and needs to parents.
• Engage in positive interpersonal relationships with members of the school staff.
• Follow policies, regulations, and procedures of the school district.
• Assume responsibilities outside the classroom.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.

Qualifications

To perform this job successful, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are represented of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• A teaching certificate substantiating completion of eligibility requirements for elementary, middle, or secondary education. INSTRUMENTAL OR VOCAL MUSIC CERTIFICATION
• Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources

Physical Demands

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Terms Of Employment

Year: 10 Month

Salary: District Teacher Salary Schedule