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Teach here, where what you do makes a big impact.
Connect with your love of education in one of our Nation’s most beautiful regions, Southern Missouri. Here you will have the opportunity to foster high quality education in a community that appreciates you!
Southern Missouri
This Is Where You Want To Be!
Who Are We?
We are a coalition of 22 school districts in Southern Missouri investing in our teachers and building community support.
Each of these districts provides a supportive atmosphere, a high quality of life at a low cost of living, and a chance to impact the lives of students in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
Make a bigger impact on your students in small, caring communities.
Featured School Districts
125 College Avenue, Licking, MO 65542
Licking R-VIII School District
Individualized instruction for all students, strong FFA program, FCCLA, FBLA, Student Council, pride in athletics & academics, numerous extra-curricular activities options, and more!
10286 State Route 17, West Plains, MO 65775
Glenwood R-8 School District
Glenwood is a community-based school featuring small class sizes, 1:1 student technology, and a strong culture of love and caring for each and every student.
610 East Olden Street, West Plains, MO 65775
West Plains School District
Very strong focus on community, being a Zizzer, and a hometown feel.
Alton R-IV School District 505 School St Alton, MO 65606
Alton R-IV
We are a school family where everyone know everyone else’s name. Nobody gets lost in the shuffle or the bureaucracy of the academic day, students or staff!
8004 CR 3010, West Plains, MO 65775
Junction Hill C-12 School District
We strive to keep class sizes small in order to give more personalized attention to each student. We have a very active community of supporters for both academic and athletic endeavors.
525 Rogers Avenue, P.O. Box 198, Summersville, MO 65571
Summersville R-2 School District
The Summersville School District is comprised of a close-knit faculty and staff that works hard to ensure student success and maintain small town values.
215 W. 4th Street, Willow Springs, MO 65793
Willow Springs R-IV
Fully accredited by DESE, a member of the South Central Association Conference, and an A+ school.
1054 Old Highway 60, Mountain View, MO 65548
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III
Caring teachers, a district with a vision.
Why Teach In The Ozarks?
Benefits of teaching in Missouri
High quality of life at a low cost of living.
Bigger impact on each of your students.
Limitless outdoor recreation.
Small, caring communities.
Supportive administration & staff.
Beautiful school facilities & amazing opportunity.
Compared to the rest of the country, our region's cost of living is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average.
School districts in our region enjoy small class sizes leading to more meaningful relationships with students while keeping up with the technology standards of larger districts.
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