Elementary Classroom Teacher

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Orrick School District R11, Orrick Elementary – Orrick, Missouri

Job : 5673737

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

The Orrick School District is accepting applications for the position of Elementary classroom teacher for the  school year. Coaching and sponsorship opportunities may be available. The position is open until filled. Applicants with questions should contact Elementary Principal Danyelle Strider, dstrider.mo.us. The Orrick School District operates on a 4-day week school calendar.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree and Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Competent knowledge of subject matter and instructional strategies
• Perform basic computer functions and utilize more advanced instructional technology such as tablets or interactive whiteboards.

Provides direct instruction to students and maintains an environment conducive to learning.

• Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
• Prepare and execute appropriate daily lessons covering identified course descriptions, curriculum standards, and instructional objectives.
• Maintain classroom control/discipline in accordance with school philosophy and procedures.
• Participate in grade level, building, and district committees and meetings.
• Implement special educational plans such as 504s, IEPs, and IHPs.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassment as directed by Board policy.
• Prepare lesson plans for use by substitute teachers.
• Promote a positive image of the district within the community.
• Maintain current knowledge in educational trends, teaching/learning theory and practice.
• Participate in district projects, programs, and activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades, and discipline.
• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner.
• Comply with all school policies.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and fair manner.
• Identify needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with students, parents, and co‑workers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Schedule and conduct parent‑teacher conferences.
• Be available for students, parents, and other conferences before classes are in session in the morning and after classes have officially closed in the afternoon.

• Building Principals
• Teachers
• Special Services Paraprofessionals
• Speech Pathologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Parents
• Others, as directed

Building Principal in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and the District’s model of evaluation.

Salary and school year calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Teachers are to report for duty by 7:20 AM and remain on duty until 3:45 PM. Benefits and leave time as defined in Board Policy. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States and have passed all background checks conducted by the District.

Work is typically performed in and around a student learning environment and as such may be exposed to childhood diseases. May be required to balance and crouch, crawl, bend, or kneel. May be required to stand for prolonged periods. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions may occur. Workplace is usually moderately quiet but can be noisy  experience a multitude of demands and changing priorities with frequent interruptions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

FLSA Classification:
Exempt MOSIS Classification:
Subject to Assignment & Certification

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, abilities, or working conditions…