Open Positions
The Cole County R-1 School district hires friendly, energetic faces for the following positions. Russellville is 15 minutes from Jefferson City and 30 minutes from Lake of the Ozarks. Positions are open until filled.
How to Apply
District Vacancies
Jr/Sr High School Vacancies
The Cole R-1 School District has these positions open for the 24-25 and 25-26 school years. Interested candidates should submit an application from the Cole R-1 website at https://coler1indians.socs.
- Head Softball Coach - The Cole R-1 School District is now accepting applications for a Head Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested applicants should complete an online application on our school website: https://coler1indians.socs.
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- Assistant Softball Coach - The Cole R-1 School District is now accepting applications for an Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested applicants should complete an online application on our school website: https://coler1indians.socs.
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- Assistant Football Coach - The Cole R-1 School District is now accepting applications for an Assistant Football Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested applicants should complete an online application on our school website: https://coler1indians.socs.
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- Head Golf Coach - The Cole R-1 School District is now accepting applications for a Head Golf Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested applicants should complete an online application on our school website: https://coler1indians.socs.
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- Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach - The Cole R-1 School District is now accepting applications for a Jr. High Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested applicants should complete an online application on our school website: https://coler1indians.socs.
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- Substitute Teacher: To be qualified, you must have 36 college credit hours or a high school diploma and 20 hours of DESE training. Visit DESE's website to learn more about the Checklist for Substitute Teachers. Substitutes for our district are now (effective 10/21/2022) compensated $100 per school day.
- High School Science Teacher - The Cole R-1 School District located in Russellville, MO is seeking a highly qualified High School Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Russellville is a Professional Learning Community. Coaching/Sponsor opportunities could also be available. Russellville is 15 miles west of Jefferson City and 35 miles north of Lake of the Ozarks.
- High School Mathematics Teacher - The Cole R-1 School District located in Russellville, MO is seeking a highly qualified High School Mathematics Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Russellville is a Professional Learning Community. Coaching/Sponsor opportunities could also be available. Russellville is 15 miles west of Jefferson City and 35 miles north of Lake of the Ozarks.
- JH/HS Business Teacher - Cole R-1 School District, located in Russellville, MO is seeking a 7-12 Business teacher to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. Russellville is a Professional Learning Community. Coaching/Sponsor opportunities could be available as well.
Elementary School Vacancies
The Cole R-1 School District has these positions open for the 24-25 school year. Interested candidates should apply to the Elementary School Principal Christina Kauffman (tkauffman@coler1indians.org) or mail: Attn. Christina Kauffman, 13111 Park Street, Russellville, MO 65074. For additional information, call 573-782-3313 extension 1402.
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Music Teacher - The Cole R1 elementary school has an immediate opening for a PK-6 music teacher. Please contact Christina Kauffman through email at tkauffman@coler1indians.org or by phone at 573-782-3313.
Special Services School Vacancies
- Part-Time Gifted Teacher - 3 days per week. Contact Lori Clark, Director of Special Services at lclark@coler1indians.org or 573-782-3325.