P.E. Teacher - SRMS

P.E. Teacher – SRMS

Liberal USD 480 – Seymour Rogers Middle School, Liberal, Kansas

Starting Date:
July 30, 2026

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Liberal Public Schools is seeking passionate, student‑centered educators who believe every child can succeed and are committed to creating engaging learning experiences that foster academic excellence, curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning.

The successful candidate will provide high‑quality, standards‑based instruction aligned with the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards while creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative classroom where every student is supported and challenged to reach their full potential.

At Liberal Public Schools, we support our teachers through strong collaboration and access to building and district leadership. We provide opportunities for professional growth, a lower cost of living that allows competitive salaries, and a culture focused on student success. The district is diverse, bilingual, and Title I, offering meaningful work with students who truly need supportive educators.

Benefits include:

• Up to a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates
• Competitive salary based on education and experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits
• Paid personal and sick leave
• Instructional coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development
• Collaborative professional learning communities (PLCs)
• Opportunities for leadership and career advancement
• Welcoming, diverse school community dedicated to student achievement

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards‑based instruction aligned with district curriculum and Kansas College and Career Ready Standards.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students.
• Use research‑based instructional strategies and educational technology to maximize student learning.
• Monitor student progress through formal and informal assessments and use data to guide instruction.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, attendance, and required documentation.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
• Collaborate with grade‑level teams, interventionists, special education staff, instructional coaches, and administrators.
• Supervise students during instructional and non‑instructional times.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional learning, and school improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or superintendent.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Elementary Education or a related field.
• Valid Kansas teaching license or eligibility to obtain Kansas licensure with the appropriate endorsement.
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices, classroom management, and child development.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to providing an equitable and inclusive learning environment.

• Previous elementary teaching experience.
• Experience using student assessment data to guide instruction.
• Familiarity with instructional technology.
• Training or experience in MTSS, differentiated instruction, and social‑emotional learning.
• English Learner (EL/ESL) endorsement is a plus.

The employee must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and supervise students throughout the school day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in classroom and school settings with frequent collaboration among teachers, administrators, students, and families. The environment typically includes a moderate noise level and may involve travel between district buildings.

Salary: $51,788 to $85,927 per year.

Terms of employment, benefits, and work calendar are established in accordance with the negotiated Professional Agreement and approved by the USD 480 Board of Education.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the USD 480 Board of Education.

Liberal Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

• Jason Diseker, Principal
• Seymour Rogers Middle School
• Phone: 620‑604‑1300
• Email: