Teacher - Orchestra

Teacher - Orchestra

Joplin R 8 School District EASTMORLAND ELEMENTARY - Joplin, Missouri. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5488152

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Position: Teacher Elementary Orchestra

Classification: Certified/Exempt

Location: Eastmorland

Qualifications:

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, required
• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Certification in K-12 Music (Vocal/Instrumental)

Supervisory: No

Reports to: Principal

Code: --3-000

Job Number: 2354

Joplin Schools is looking for an outstanding individual to teach elementary orchestra. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm, be energetic, and be capable of being a team member and willing to work hard to help increase academic achievement.

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.

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws.
• Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.
• Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.
• Care for, properly use, and protect school property.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.
• Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.
• Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.
• Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.
• Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.
• Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.
• Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.

• 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.
• 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.
• Identify needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Carry out 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

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

• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously.
• Move around the classroom.
• Read handwritten or printed material.
• Ability to lift 25…