Mountainburg Public Schools

Art Teacher 6-12 Do you have a passion for art and a desire to ignite creativity in young minds? We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to join our team in Mountainburg, Arkansas! In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring all students receive the education they deserve. This unique position offers the opportunity to teach ART grades 6-12. You'll Make a Lasting Impact: As a Art Teacher you will work in a collaborative team environment to : Make a lasting impact: You'll play a vital role in shaping young artists, helping them discover their talents and develop their artistic voices. Creative freedom: Design engaging curriculum that explores a variety of art forms and techniques, fostering a love for lifelong learning. Supportive community: Collaborate with a passionate faculty and dedicated staff who share your commitment to student success. Utilize grant funds to purchase equipment, supplies, software, and technology to expand the current art program. Partner with local artists to design and paint a community mural project. You are a great fit if you: Hold a valid teaching license in Art Education (or working towards one). Possess a strong understanding of various art disciplines (drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.). Have experience creating engaging lesson plans and fostering a positive classroom environment. Are passionate about inspiring creativity and intellectual curiosity in students. Can effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues. We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Positive and collaborative work environment Opportunities for professional development and growth The chance to make a lasting impact on young minds If you are a passionate educator who thrives in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply! We can't wait to meet you! Technical and Personal Qualifications: Clear a Background Check through the Arkansas Department of Education state and federal criminal records checks Clear a Central Registry Check through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry system, a division of the Arkansas Department of Human Services Compensation and Benefits: Salary: The starting salary for a Bachelor’s degree is $50,000. The annual salary is divided into 12 installments, so you receive a steady income over the contract year. Additional compensation is available for additional duties including activity sponsorship, coaching, tutoring, or advanced degrees. See salary schedule. Insurance: The District offers an excellent benefits package through AR Benefits Health Advantage plan options, with the option to purchase health care, dental, vision, and disability income insurance packages. The District contributes $234.50 monthly towards health insurance. Visit https://mybenefits.org or https://www.healthadvantage-hmo.com/members/employer-coverage/arkansas-state-public-school for more information. Retirement: Employees are members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System vested with five years of service and eligible to draw retirement benefits at age sixty. Visit https://www.artrs.gov/ for more information. Environment: You will have the opportunity to work in a positive, stable work environment with regular hours, training, and support. You will be part of a collaborative team working interdependently in collective inquiry to achieve a shared mission and common goals. You have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students. Leave: Sick leave is given at a rate of one day per month, with 10 days for a 190 contract, plus 2 days of personal leave. Personal leave may accumulate up to five days which then rolls over to sick leave. A sick leave donation bank is available. Application Process: Applications are available at www.mountainburg.org or through the Admin Office at 129 Hwy 71 SW. Applicants should submit the following three documents to hrapplications@mountainburg.org Letter of Application stating your qualifications and reasons for seeking the position Current resume Completed application For more questions about the position contact Superintendent Dr. Debbie Atwell. Equal Opportunity Employer: Mountainburg Public Schools does not discriminate in employment and education practices relative to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. About Mountainburg Public Schools Mountainburg Public Schools is a small, rural school located between NWA and the River Valley in Crawford County, serving Pre-K through grade 12, with an approximate enrollment of 630 students. To learn more visit www.mountainburg.org Our Mission: To Ensure High Levels of Learning for All Our Vision: To become an EXCEPTIONAL Learning Organization: Better today than yesterday, better tomorrow than today. Our Commitments: Choose a positive mindset, Do the work, Be Coachable We are Dragon Strong!

We are "Living the dream!" ❤️

Please share/ forward to commercial HVAC. MPS is seeking bids for HVAC package units (LP). Gm One: 5,841 square feet; 2 15-ton units. Gym Two: 10,494 square feet; 2 20-ton units. Electric has been upgraded, supply electric hook up for hookup for HVAC, units, pad, windsock, thermostat controllers. Provide schematic and stamped engineered drawings. Submit proposals to Mountainburg Public Schools, 129 HWY 71 SW. Bid opening July 8, 2024 11:00 AM. Contact 479-41403675 for information. Alt deductions considerations of AC only vs package.

Dragons, have a wonderful Friday and a blessed weekend!

The high school will be without power through next week due to construction work.

STEM Camp Day 4: Dragons had another try at improving their battle shells to fight in another combat elimination round. The students also became amateur astronomers by creating their own telescopes today! Check out this video: https://youtube.com/shorts/mUkKHbwnGMs?feature=share

Don't forget about the Community Service opportunities that are available in our communities this summer. Starting with the class of 2027, students are required to have 75 community service hours in order to graduate. Below are two great opportunities to get a head start on this.

MES Art and STEM Camp: There are 10 SLOTS still available for incoming 1st - 5th grade students in the MES Art and STEM Camp! Register here: https://forms.gle/BnQgewJSkQwfdFmw9

STEM Camp - Day 3: ROBOTICS!! Today, the students had the opportunity to engage in Robotics using the Sphero Bolts- drawing shapes & blocks that represent codes and executing those codes. The activity encourages exploration, imagination and perseverance as they use trial and error to program their bolts. Students were able to explore, control and maximize their sphere experience through the Sphero Edu apps on their phones. Lastly, the students designed and built a Battlebot - using their design thinking skills, and thinking outside of the box to build a battle shell that can withstand other challengers! Congratulations Dragons for a day full of technological adventures!

Have an awesome day Dragon families.💙

STEM Camp - Day 2 - Activity: Students designed and built their truss bridge (using triangular shapes), a structure that allows weight to be evenly distributed and support heavy loads using popsicle sticks. During their planning, students use their mathematical skills in measurements and knowledge in 2D and 3D shapes. At the end of the challenge, bridges are tested by adding a total of 8 Lbs. of weights and ALL BRIDGES PASSED THE TEST! Next up - off to ROBOTICS tomorrow!! It isn't too late to join! https://forms.gle/TJzqTWtHWnzmRGoJ6

FOOTBALL WORKOUT SCHEDULE for JUNE

POSITION AVAILABLE: School Nurse

Here is a great opportunity for the community to help Dylan and Kaylee (Hampton) Coughran 2020 Mountainburg graduates. Contact Raeshell Carroll for information 479-305-2161

ATTENTION DRAGON ATHLETES: Information for incoming 7th - 12th grade Dragon athletes is available in the Dragon Weekly: https://secure.smore.com/n/sht9w Scroll down to the Dragon Athletics section for information and links. If you have any questions, please email Coach Dean, Athletic Director at zach.dean@mountainburg.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Below is a link to a document with the 2024-2025 picture dates that are set with Heritage Portraits and Kassy Pense Sample. Every effort is made to stick to this schedule throughout the year. We are trying something new this year. Sports pictures are scheduled throughout the year on three different Saturday's. This is to help eliminate disruptions during the school day and to avoid interrupting athletic periods in which teams practice. These are highlighted in yellow. There will be set times scheduled for teams to report for their pictures. It is important that ALL team members and coaches be present for these photos in order to be included in the team picture. This information was sent to parent/guardian emails of students entering grades K - 12th. Dates will be set for little league soon and will be posted. Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13SVU8ZQlxQ4-dIwqVenKO1ybRdZoLXTq/view?usp=sharing

STEM CAMP Day 1: Challenge #2: In their second challenge today, students tried building a tall and strong spaghetti marshmallow tower. This challenged the students to work together as a team, plan their design process, and test it. The goals of this challenge is for students to develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking and to demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges or frustrations.

STEM CAMP Day 1: Challenge #1 - In this activity, students use the only resource they can find on a deserted island - a plastic bag, to make a strong rope! Students explore how twining strips of plastic can join together to form a strong rope and test to see whose rope is the strongest.

Have an awesome week ahead everyone! 😊

June has arrived and with it the ease of summer days. There are still activiites going on at Mountainburg Schools for students: STEM Camps, Art and STEM Camps, Football Workouts, and the Mountainburg Public Library has a lot of activities planned - don't forget community service learning hours. https://secure.smore.com/n/s2e0j