Long Term Substitute - Elementary Music

Valley Park School District Valley Park Elementary School - Valley Park, Missouri Open in Google Maps

The Valley Park School District is seeking a talented educator for a long-term substitute teaching assignment as an E lementary Music Teacher, serving from August 28th through November 20, 2026.

To develop a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth and establish effective rapport with students while motivating students to develop music skills and knowledge needed to provide a strong foundation for music education.

• Develop and follow lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of each student and class.
• Ensure instruction aligns with engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicate regularly with parents.
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior to achieve a safe and effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare grade reports as needed.
• Identify student needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students’ work.
• Other duties as assigned by the building administration.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Certification: Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate - REQUIRED

Valid teaching certificate in the State of Missouri for Middle School Science: PREFERRED

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree: PREFERRED

Compensation: $190.00/day

Benefits: Not Eligible

FLSA Status: Exempt, Professional Exemption-Teacher.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $190 to $190 Per Day

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary, Classroom Teacher >
Music Education, Classroom Teacher >
Music:
Chorus, Substitute >
Substitute

• Bachelor degree preferred.

• Aaron Burd , Elementary School Principal
• Valley Park Elementary School
• Phone: 636‑923‑3616
• Email: aburd

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Please understand that to be considered a candidate, you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application, uploading your resume, and listing three references.

The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk.

“Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government‑issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.