Employment Opportunities

Richards R-V School District is actively seeking applicants for the following positions:

Grades 6-8 Middle School ELA Teacher: The Richards R-5 School District is seeking applicants for the position of Middle School ELA Teacher (grades 6th - 8th) for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants must have appropriate certification, demonstrate a student-centered philosophy, and be proficient in instructional practices to increase student achievement. In addition, the applicant must have a strong desire to work with collaborative teams to develop curriculum and use data to drive instruction. Benefits include: Board-paid health insurance and paid sick/personal leave days as well as a life insurance policy and disability policy. Salary is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. The application packet should include a resume, at least 3 references, and a copy of certification and transcripts. For additional information, please contact Dr. Melonie Bunn, Superintendent, at 417-256-5239 or by email at mbunn@richardsschool.k12.mo.us

Bus Driver: Richards School District is actively seeking a full-time bus driver to join our team! This position qualifies for a disability insurance policy, a life insurance policy and a competitive salary. If you're interested in learning more about the hours or the position, please contact Cody Swearengin, Transportation Director for Richards R-V School District, at (417) 256-5239 or by email at cswearengin@richardsschool.k12.mo.us

Substitute Teachers: Richards School District is actively seeking applicants for substitute teachers.  These individuals will need to have a minimum of 36 hours of college credit or obtain a Substitute Certificate from the state of Missouri by completing a 20 hour online training option. 

Please contact Whitney McGinnis at wmcginnis@richardsschool.k12.mo.us or call our office at 417-256-5239. You can also find application information on our website.

Substitute Custodians: Richards School District is actively seeking applicants for substitute custodian.

Please contact Dr. Melonie Bunn at mbunn@richardsschool.k12.mo.us or call our office at 417-256-5239. You can also find application information on our website.

Substitute Bus Drivers: Richards School District is actively seeking applicants for substitute bus drivers. 

Please contact Cody Swearengin, Transportation Director for Richards R-V School District, at (417) 256-5239 or by email at cswearengin@richardsschool.k12.mo.us

Substitute End-of-Day Survey

Senate Bill 681, passed by the Missouri legislature and signed into law by Governor Parson, directs that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education maintain a web-based survey for collecting anonymous information from substitute teachers serving in public schools. It further directs that those individuals complete the survey at the end of each day they work as a substitute teacher. If needed, the LEA shall also provide brief access to a computer or other internet-connected device for the substitute teacher to complete the survey.
 

The survey collects information about the substitute teacher, including their age and level of education. It also collects information about the particular assignment the individual had each day, including the grade, school, and district in which the substitute worked, as well as the rate of pay. Finally, the survey collects information on student health or safety issues that the substitute teacher encountered.
 

The substitute teacher survey can be accessed at this link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SubTchrSurvey. As directed by Missouri law, school leaders are to provide this link to each individual substitute each day that they serve as a substitute teacher in their LEA, with the request that the individual complete it.
 

For general information about the substitute teacher survey, please contact the Office of Educator Quality, at 573-751-2931.

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