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Certified Staff
Band Teacher
Midway R-I School District is seeking a highly motivated music educator with a career focus on guiding students to high levels of performance in instrumental music. Band classes include Band 5-6, Band 7, Band 8-12, and Music Appreciation. Special Band classes may be scheduled according to the instructor’s special musical interests and expertise (e.g. guitar, keyboards, jazz band, etc.).
Midway R-I School District serves approximately 440 students. Grades K-12 are located in one building. The school is located in Cass County, just south of Kansas City. The district provides a very competitive salary and benefit package. The MHS band performs at home football games, local and area parades, and other special events to expand students’ performance skills. The band participates in contests sponsored by the Missouri High School Activities Association.
A valid Missouri teaching certificate is required. This is a full-time teaching position. Duties begin August 2026.
To apply for this position, complete the application found here:
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The application will ask for a cover letter, a complete resume, and references. For questions, contact Jesse Richardson, High School Principal, Midway R-1.
Elementary Teacher
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.
A valid Missouri teaching certificate is required. This is a full-time teaching position. Duties begin August 2026.
To apply for this position, complete the application found here:
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The application will ask for a cover letter, a complete resume, and references. For questions, contact Chad Dean, Elementary Principal, Midway R-1.
Social Studies Teacher
Midway R-I School District is seeking a highly motivated social studies teacher for 7th-9th grade social studies instruction.
Midway R-I School District serves approximately 470 students. Grades K-12 are located in one building. The school is located in Cass County, just south of Kansas City. The district provides a very competitive salary and benefit package. Coaching opportunities are available with this position.
A valid Missouri teaching certificate is required. This is a full-time teaching position. Teaching duties begin August 2026.
To apply for this position, complete the application found here:
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The application will ask for a cover letter, a complete resume, and references. For questions, contact Jesse Richardson, High School Principal, Midway R-1.
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Substitutes
Thank you for your interest in substitute teaching in the Midway School District.
To be a substitute teacher, you must have a substitute teaching certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and successfully complete an FBI/Highway Patrol background check.
Substitute pay is $100 a day.
Substitute Teaching Certificate:
To obtain the substitute teaching certificate, visit the DESE website to apply. ( https://Dese.mo.gov/). If you are a certified teacher in the state of Missouri, you do not need a substitute certificate.
Fingerprint background check:
To be fingerprinted for DESE, you must register with Machs at www.machs.mo.gov. You will be required to provide the appropriate 4-digit registration code for the districts you wish to substitute in. When you contact our district office to get a substitute application, we will also give you the Midway code to register.
To apply:
Complete the substitute teacher application packet and return it to the District Central Office located at 5801 Mo-2, Cleveland MO 64734. You may pick up the packet at the central office or request that a packet be mailed to you by calling (816) 250-2994.