Date Available:
08/03/2026

The Dunklin R-5 School District has an opening for the position for a Middle School Art Teacher for 6th-8th grade students at Senn-Thomas Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. This position may include additional coaching and sponsor responsibilities.

Application Timeline:

Job Posting April 16. 2026- April 26, 2026

Interviews week of April 27, 2026

Final Interviews week of May 4, 2026

Recommendation to BOE May 19, 2026

Starting Date: August 1, 2026

Certification: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary The successful candidate will have MO DESE certification in Art and demonstrate the following:

Student-centered philosophy and desire to build relationships with students.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
Ability and desire to work as a member of a Professional Learning Community
Proficiency in quality instructional practices and ability to differentiate instruction to meet students' needs
Ability to work with students with a wide range of abilities
Ability to incorporate technology within the classroom as an instructional tool
Ability to track student data while providing resources to meet individual needs
Experience working in a middle school with knowledge of 6th - 8th curriculum is preferred

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits: Board Paid Health Life, and Dental Insurance

Contact: Mr. Kyle Borror, Senn Thomas Middle School Principal at 636-479-5200

The Dunklin R-5 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to District programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Dunklin R-5 School District Central Office, 497 Joachim Ave. Herculaneum, MO. 63048 or by phone at 636-479-5200.