High School Science Teacher

About the District

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility. RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra‑curricular activities, resources and specialized programs. RGSD is home to 12 schools, serving approximately 4,900 students and provides programs from early childhood education through high school.

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The district collaborates with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children. Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to achieve educational excellence. Ideal candidates advocate for scholars and educational equity.

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Reports directly to the building principal. Supervise areas of specific responsibilities as they relate to the classroom or program setting.

• Conduct daily and long‑range planning for classroom or program activities.
• Display knowledge of the curriculum and subject matter.
• Use effective teaching techniques, strategies, and skills during lessons.
• Evaluate student progress.
• Manage student behavior.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Provide for individual differences and learning styles.
• Demonstrate a positive working relationship with the students.
• Communicate student progress and needs to parents.
• Engage in positive interpersonal relationships with members of the school staff.
• Follow policies, regulations, and procedures of the school district.
• Assume responsibilities outside the classroom.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• A teaching certificate substantiating completion of eligibility requirements for science, secondary education.
• Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard‑free environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

• Year: 10 months
• Salary:
  Teacher Range on the District Teacher Salary Schedule