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. 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 5,700 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 fight and 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. Promote the educational and reading development of each student to the maximum extent possible

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP:

• Demonstrates appropriate preparation for instruction.
• Implements a variety of effective teaching strategies.
• Provides opportunities for individual differences.
• Implements instructional objectives effectively.
• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter.
• Uses a variety of teaching materials.
• Uses instructional time effectively.
• Demonstrates ability to motivate students.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Provides students with specific evaluative feedback.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT:

• Organizes classroom environment to promote learning.
• Manages student behavior in constructive manner.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with students, staff and parents/patrons.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Follows policies and procedures of the school district.
• Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom as they relate to school.
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a current Missouri State Teaching Certificate.
• Hold a current Missouri Special Reading K-12 certificate.
• Have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, preferably a Master's Degree.
• Have a broad knowledge of reading programs, strategies, and current best practices.
• The ability to serve in the role as reading/language resource.
• Such alternatives as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Successful completion of background check by Human Resources.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Year: 10 Month

Salary: Teacher Range on the Teacher Salary Schedule - minimum $46,935/year