Instrumental Music Teacher

The Brookfield R-III Middle School & High School Music Department offers Instrumental Music to students in grades 5-12. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

START DATE: August, 2026

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher contract days with benefits according to Board policy.

Valid Missouri teacher certificate for appropriate level:
Instrumental Music (K-12) or such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Building Administrator

Exempt

• 11 days/school year of Sick Leave (accumulative to 180 days)
• 3 days/school year of Personal Days (non-accumulative)
• Retirement – The Missouri Teacher Retirement System
• Life Insurance – $15,000 of basic life insurance coverage
• Health Plans – Employer paid individual plan. Spouse and family coverage available at employee's expense.

Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning.

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

An individual who holds this position is required to:

• Provide instruction to students
• Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan
• Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction
• Participate in building, grade level and subject area committees
• Participate in professional development activities
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline
• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns
• Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested
• Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs and individual health plans
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy
• Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher

Supervisory Duties:
Supervise students at all times.

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance
• Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents
• Present information effectively and respond to questions
• Write clear and complete lesson plans

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Solve a variety of problems in many different situations
• Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
• Use district software for recording grades and finding student information
• Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals…