The Fordland R-III School District is accepting applications for a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. 

The ideal candidate should be energetic, show a high level of enthusiasm, build student/teacher relationships, and be a team member willing to partner with students, staff and parents to help increase student’s capacity to learn.  Applicants must possess appropriate Missouri DESE certification. Interested applicants should submit the following documentation on the Fordland jobs website (http://fordland.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx): letter of interest, resume, transcript, letters of reference, copy of certificate(s), and a completed Fordland application.

Fordland School is 20 miles east of Springfield and offers competitive teacher salaries, a 4-day school week, a positive work environment, board-paid medical insurance, and paid time off days per year.  Interested applicants should contact High School Principal Jason Duey at jasonduey@fordlandschools.org or 417-767-2298.