Job Openings

Certified/Coaching Positions:

February 25, 2025 - Elementary Teacher

Mountain Grove Elementary is seeking applications for a teaching position for the 2025-2026 school year. A successful candidate will need to work well within a team and effectively use student data to improve teaching and learning. If interested, please send a resume, certifications, district application, and three letters of reference to Dr. Shawna Gruben, Principal, 320 E. 9th St. , Mtn. Grove, MO 65711 or email application and questions to [email protected].

February 25, 2025 - Middle School Principal

The Mountain Grove School District is looking for an excellent leader to be a part of an amazing administrative team as our next Middle School Principal. The middle school consists of 420 students in grades 5-8, 50 certified staff, 15 non-certified staff and an assistant principal. In addition to the elementary, middle and high schools, we also offer the Ozark Mountain Technical Center (OMTC), one of the premium Tech Centers in the region.

Mountain Grove is a town of roughly 5,000 people about an hour east of Springfield on Hwy 60 in Southwest Missouri. Our school district is full of quality educators and great support from our community.

Applicants have until 4:00 pm on Friday, March 7th to turn in a completed application packet: letter of interest, completed district application, transcript, copy of Missouri Certificate, and three letters of recommendation to the Mountain Grove Schools Central Office. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Aaron Gerla, Mountain Grove Superintendent, at (417) 926-3177 or [email protected].

Support Staff Positions:

January 7, 2025 - Night Custodial Positions

Full time
Insurance benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave/vacation

Please mail or hand deliver applications to Mountain Grove Schools Central Office at 207 E. Fifth St. Mountain Grove, MO 65711.

February 28, 2025 - Elementary Secretary

The Mountain Grove Elementary is seeking applicants for building secretary for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate collaborates with staff, students, and parents in a positive, professional manner to support student success. Applicants must be able to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient computer skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Previous experience in an administrative or office setting is preferred. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume with references, a completed application, and any other supporting documents to Mountain Grove Elementary School Attn: Dr. Shawna Gruben, 320 E. 9th St or to [email protected]. Start date: July 28th, 2025