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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find job openings in school districts?
The best place to look for job openings is on the Teacher Job Search Platform for the State of Missouri.
You can also find the same job postings on your local district’s website. Additionally, there are websites where districts can advertise their openings, such as:
Teacher Loan Forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education (USED) administers a loan forgiveness program for teachers.
If you are familiar with the program and are employed at a low-income public or nonprofit elementary or secondary school, click here to access their Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.
Missouri Teacher Development System
“Through the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), DESE and our partners statewide are committed to fostering a career-spanning teacher development system that empowers educators,” said Commissioner of Education Karla Eslinger. “To support our students, we must support their teachers. By prioritizing quality training and support, MTDS is laying the foundation for student success across Missouri.”
Dr. Karla Eslinger, Commissioner of Education
Teacher Academy Year 2: Powerful Task Design
This program offers support for mid-career teachers. Powerful Task Design begins with a statewide event featuring national expert John Antonetti!
Powerful Task Design is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who has:
Teacher Academy
This program offers support for mid-career teachers. Teacher Academy begins with a statewide event featuring John Antonetti, author of 17,000 Classroom Visits Can't Be Wrong! Teacher Academy is part of the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) and is open to any teacher who have:
- completed at least three years of successful teaching
- a strong desire for professional improvement
This opportunity provides: