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Activities Director Reports to:
High School Principal (Primary) & Superintendent (Secondary)  

Qualifications:  

1. Baccalaureate Degree in Education or higher and current teaching certification.
2. Minimum of three years’ experience in coaching and/or athletic administration.
3. Excellent organizational skills.
4. Ability to supervise others.
5. Excellent communication skills; ability to work with students, faculty, and the general public in a diplomatic, friendly, and efficient manner.   Or
6. Any equivalent combination of education and experience  

Other Requirements:  
Clearance on background checks is satisfactory to the Superintendent. Possess positive character traits that are student-centered. Possess the ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

Essential Functions: 

1. In conjunction with coaches, schedules all interscholastic athletic contests for grades 6-12.
2. Hires officials for all home athletic contests; verifies officials on game day.
3. Schedules necessary personnel, including gatekeepers, scorers, clock operators, and chain crews, to work at home contests; verifies workers on game day.
4. Establishes budgets for all activities; reviews/approves purchaser orders for equipment and supplies for activities.
5. Maintains current inventories for each sport.
6. Advertises athletic staff vacancies; receives applications; oversees the screening process; schedules interviews; makes recommendations for filling vacancies.
7. Determines student eligibility in regard to MSHSAA and Midway R-1 standards.
8. Works as liaison between the activity staff and administration.
9. Works in conjunction with the speech and music department to establish contest and concert dates and gym availability.
10. Coordinates with the technology director for all gym use and updates the master calendar.
11. Works as the school’s official representative for athletics at all local, conference, district, and state events in the absence of building administration.
12. Works in conjunction with the MSHSAA to ensure the school operates within all state guidelines.
13. Works with building principals regarding fundraising activities.
14. Helps supervise student activities in cooperation with building administrators.
15. Coordinates all summer camps.
16. Fulfills any other duties that may be assigned, dealing with the athletic/activities programs.
17. Oversees Coaches and Sponsors with equipment check-ins and inventories.
18. Works with each athletic program in season and out of season to give direction when necessary.
19. Makes recommendations on each activity coach for rehire, reassignment, or release.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Regularly sit, talk, and hear. Occasionally, stand and walk. The ability to lift, set up, and use equipment. Use close vision. The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

Conditions and Environment: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in temperatures that exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The work environment is frequently quite loud. The employee will be regularly working under deadlines.

Evaluation of Performance and Employment:
The evaluation of performance will be conducted by the High School Principal. The Director will be considered for employment at the regular March meeting of the Board of Education, as per the recommendation of the High School Principal.  

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POSITION OVERVIEW: 
Midway R-I School District is looking for a qualified Science (7th-12th grade) instructor. We seek instructors committed to continuously improving instruction through collaboration. The Instructor is a motivated individual with a keen interest in encouraging and inspiring students to love learning and excel both academically and socially while facilitating learning by meeting students where they are & guiding them to academic success. The instructor is a hardworking, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic professional with excellent subject knowledge and a sound understanding of the Missouri Learning Standards. Our goal is for Instructors to find joy in teaching & learning, and approach instruction with grit, creativity, and innovation.

 
Position Responsibilities:
Establish weekly objectives that align to the Missouri Learning Standards. 
Facilitate “hands-on” activities and projects that allow students to learn by doing and exploring. 
Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. 
Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community.
Assume responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
Demonstrate gains in student performance.
Participate in meetings, training, and professional development
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc.
Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times and comply with school policies, procedures, and expectations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education
Valid Missouri teaching certificate
Desire to continue professional development
An ability and enthusiasm for promoting the school and its mission
Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to perform tasks assigned
Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and teachers in the school environment and community.
Must pass an extensive background check.

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Midway R-I is seeking a dedicated and energetic elementary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.  This person will be able to create an engaging instructional program favorable to student achievement and personal growth, to establish rapport with students & families, and to collaborate well with colleagues.  A successful candidate will be organized, motivated, and possess a positive attitude.

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate required.  This is a full-time teaching position.  Duties begin August 2026.

To apply for this position, click the link below.  The application will ask for a cover letter, a complete resume, and references.  For questions, contact Chad Dean, Midway Elementary Principal, cdean@midwayk12.net.

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Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to fill out the noncertified staff application at: 

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**This position will be open until filled.**