Certified Teacher - Departmentalization: Math, ELA, Science or Social Studies

Certified Teacher - Departmentalization:
Math, ELA, Science or Social Studies

Ferguson-Florissant School District - Joe Johnson-Wabash Elementary, Ferguson, Missouri. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5728496

Final date to receive applications: May 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Johnson-Wabash 6th Grade Center

Year:  School Year

Sixth grade is a milestone year. It is the bridge between the foundational years of elementary and the independence of middle school. We are looking for a dynamic, compassionate Teacher who specializes in this unique stage of development—helping students transition from "learning to read" to "reading to transform."

As part of the Ferguson-Florissant "New Chapter," you won't just be teaching 6th graders; you will be helping them find their voice in a larger world. If you are an educator who thrives on building confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking in young adolescents, your next chapter starts here.

As a 6th Grade Teacher, you will lead a classroom within one of our two dedicated 6th Grade Centers. You will facilitate a rigorous, student-centered environment that focuses on analytical reading, narrative and expository writing, and collaborative discussion. Working as part of a specialized 6th-grade team, you will help students navigate their first year of a departmentalized schedule while maintaining a strong sense of community and support.

• Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in Elementary Education (1-6) OR Middle School Content Specific (5-9).
• Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, required;
  Master’s degree, preferred.
• Transition Specialist: You understand the social-emotional and academic shift that happens in 6th grade and know how to bridge that gap.
• Equity Champion: You are committed to ensuring every student sees themselves in the stories we read and feels empowered in the stories they write.
• STEAM-Ready: You are excited to integrate digital literacy and modern storytelling tools into the classroom.

• Bridge the Gap: Guide students as they move into more complex, inquiry-based analysis of diverse literature and informational texts.
• Cultivate Writers: Help students master the writing process, focusing on developing evidence-based arguments and creative expression.
• Collaborate: Partner with your 6th-grade team and PLC to ensure a consistent, supportive experience for students across all content areas.
• Utilize Resources: Leverage our district’s unique assets, like Little Creek Nature Area and our STEAM initiatives, to make literacy multi-dimensional.
• Foster Belonging: Build a classroom culture that feels like a "home base" for students as they navigate their new middle‑school-style environment.

• Primary Support: Building Principal

• Classification: Exempt, Certified Staff
• Work Year: 10-Month Academic Calendar, 187 Contract Days
• Salary: Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule, determined by experience and education.

We don't just hire teachers; we invest in educators.

• Mentorship that Matters: Every new 6th‑grade teacher is paired with a veteran mentor who understands the unique "bridge" year.
• Time for Excellence: Weekly collaborative planning time (PLC) built into the contract to support team-based teaching.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and district-provided PD focused on adolescent literacy and transition strategies.
• Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to the Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District is a community-centered, fully-accredited district in suburban St. Louis. Our two 6th Grade Centers are hubs of innovation, supported by a district-wide commitment to inclusion and the best possible environment for nearly 10,000 students.

• Final date to receive applications: May 30, 2026

Ready to lead a 6th grade classroom? Join our fantastic team today!

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $43,000 to $71,946 M

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Sean Joyce, Principal
• JOHNSON-WABASH ELEMENTARY
• Email: sjoyce