Employment

Companion Aide - Paraprofessional Job Opening

The East Carter County R-2 School District is accepting applications for a companion aide-paraprofessional.  The district is looking for personnel that will provide educational support by working directly with students to increase functional, academic, communication, and social skills as well as other duties as assigned under the direction of licensed teachers.   This position requires 2-years of post-secondary training or an Associates of Arts/Science degree and/or a Substitute Certificate and a successful background check.  A candidate should be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend for extended periods of time and possess good communication skills.

Please contact Ms. Veronica Hollis, Special Services Director, at (573) 322-8319 option 4 for further information.  An application may be obtained from the Central Office or downloaded from the East Carter Co. R-2 School Website at www.ecarter.k12.mo.us under Business Forms.  The position is open until the job is filled.

Applications should be mailed to:

East Carter County R-2 Schools

Central Office

24 South Herren Avenue

Ellsinore, Missouri 63937

High School Social Studies Teacher

The East Carter County R-2 School District is now accepting applications for a High School
social studies teacher for the upcoming year. The District is located in Southeast Missouri with
an enrollment of approximately 650 students K-12 and is participating in the Governor's $38,000
base initiative and has a generous health benefit plan. The district has a strong technology
program to support teachers and students in the learning process. Ellsinore is located in an area
with many outdoor activities close by and a four-lane drive to major cities. Various coaching
opportunities may also be available.
Applicants are requested to submit the following: Cover Letter, Completed Application, Current
Resume, 3 to 5 Letters of Recommendation with current contact information, Copy of
Transcripts and Copy of Missouri Certification.
Applications may be printed off the district website or obtained from the Central Office. The
position is open until filled. The district contact for this position is Mr. Matt Stahl, Principal.
PH: (573.322.5420)

Applications should be mailed to:

East Carter County R-2 Schools

Central Office

24 South Herren Avenue

Ellsinore, Missouri 63937

High School English Teacher

East Carter County R-2 is accepting applications for an energetic person for Senior High English for the 2024-25 school year. East Carter County R-2 is located in Southeast Missouri with an enrollment of approximately 660 students.  The English program has achieved high standards and the district provides a strong technology program to support teachers and students in the learning process.  Ellsinore is conveniently located between Poplar Bluff and many outdoor recreational activities such and floating and hiking.

Applicants are requested to submit the following: A Cover Letter, District Application, Resume, Reference List with current phone numbers, 3-5 letters of recommendation, copy of Missouri Teaching Certificate and a copy of Transcripts. Applications may be printed off of the District Website or obtained from the Central Office at 573.322.5625.  The position is open until filled.  

Applications may be printed from the district website: (http://www.ecarter.k12.mo.us/district-departments/business-office/business-office-forms) or obtained from the Central Office. 

Interested persons should contact Mr. Matt Stahl, High School Principal at 573.322.5420.

The successful candidate will need to possess the proper certification and pass necessary background checks.

The position is open until filled. 

Applications should be mailed to:

East Carter County R-2 Schools

Central Office

24 South Herren Avenue

Ellsinore, Missouri 63937

Vocational Agriculture/FFA Advisor

East Carter County R-2 is seeking certified applicants for the 2024-25 school year for the position of Vocational Agriculture Education Instructor and FFA Advisor for grades 7-12.  This opening is to continue a program with much student and community interest and an active FFA Trap Team.  Course content will serve local needs on a rotational basis that may include but not limited to Ag. Science I & II, FFA, Exploring Agriculture, and other Agriculture Business, Management, and Production content areas.  The district has a large functional shop with equipment, so experience in Agriculture Construction, Agriculture Structures, and Agriculture Mechanics will be a benefit.

Applications may be printed off the district website www.ecarter.k12.mo.us under 'Business Office Forms' or obtained from the Central Office.  The district contact persons for this position are Mr. Matt Stahl and Ms. Theresa Kearbey, High School and Middle Principals. They may be reached at (573) 322-5420.

Applicants are requested to submit the following: Cover Letter, Completed Application, Current Resume, 3 to 5 Letters of Recommendation with current contact information, Copy of Transcripts and Copy of Missouri Teacher Certification(s). The district offers a competitive salary schedule and health benefit plan.  The position is open until filled.  EEOC

Applications should be mailed to:

East Carter County R-2 Schools

Central Office

24 South Herren Avenue

Ellsinore, Missouri 63937

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

If you would like to participate in unfilled coaching and activity opportunities at East Carter County R-2 Schools for the 2022-2023 school year, please complete and submit a job application to the Central Office.  Forms may be obtained from the District’s website or from the Central Office.  .

East Carter County Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The East Carter Co. R-2 School District is accepting applications for substitute teachers and substitute para-professionals.  Subs are needed throughout the district in many different job types and age groups.  The current full-day pay rate is $100.  Successful candidates must complete a job application, have completed 60 or more college hours, pass a background check and possess an active substitute teaching certificate issued from DESE prior to being presented to the Board of Education.

Substitute Bus Drivers

Interested individuals may access the district website, www.ecarter.k12.mo.us to obtain an application or pick one up in person from the Central Office.