Houston Middle School is currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year for a Health and Physical Education teacher. In order to be considered for employment, applicants must possess the appropriate Missouri certification. Coaching positions may be available.  The position will remain open until filled. For more information contact Tracy Hughes at 417-967-3024 ext 2300 or email at thughes@houston.k12.mo.us

Job Description
Houston Middle School seeks an experienced, enthusiastic physical education teacher for a fall
2025 opening. The main duties of this job include designing and teaching daily PE classes to
students in grades 6-8, coaching opportunities may also be available.
The candidate must be knowledgeable in physical education (PE degree preferred), successful in
classroom management, well organized, energetic, flexible, and open to constructive feedback.
Work within a supportive, and team environment. The independent school environment calls for
frequent teacher/parent communication as well as support of extracurricular school activities
and overall program goals. 
Pay/Stipend/Benefits
Salary stipend is contingent on years of experience. The Houston R-1 School District offers a
fully paid health insurance plan (with full-time teaching position) along with additional benefits.
About Houston High School
Houston Middle School, home of the Tigers, is located in Texas County Missouri and sits within the
heart of the Ozarks in South Central Missouri. The school is part of the South Central
Association Conference along with seven other schools. Excellent community support is evident
in the recent passage of a bond issue which allowed for the construction of a 6.5 million dollar
gymnasium complex, which opened in September 2021. Local booster organizations strongly
support our athletic programs. Houston is a thriving community located on US Highway 63. The
area boasts many amenities including the Texas County Memorial Hospital, a beautiful cityowned golf course, a new aquatic center/pool, access to the beautiful Big Piney River, and a
branch of Drury University. We encourage you to visit our campus and see for yourself why
Houston is where you’ll feel at home!
EEO Statement
The Houston School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other
things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.