Empowering HS Students: Job Exploration Teacher (PT)

Liberal-Usd-480; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental position

Job summary

Liberal Public Schools in Liberal, Kansas is seeking a Part-Time Job Exploration Teacher to provide community-based vocational instruction for high school students receiving special education services. The role supports students in exploring career interests, developing employability skills, and practicing workplace behaviors in authentic work environments.

This supplemental position focuses on aligning experiences with IEP goals, coordinating with local businesses, and guiding students toward

Qualifications

• Valid Kansas teaching license is required.
• Ability to supervise staff and provide instruction in school and community environments.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between community job sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide community-based job exploration experiences aligned with students’ IEP and transition goals.
• Identify appropriate job sites based on student interests, strengths, needs, and safety considerations.
• Teach employability skills, including attendance, punctuality, communication, following directions, task completion, problem-solving, workplace safety, and professional behavior.
• Develop relationships with local businesses and community partners.
• Coordinate student schedules, transportation, job-site expectations, and required permissions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Education

Kansas teaching license

Job description

Liberal Public Schools in Liberal, Kansas is seeking a Part-Time Job Exploration Teacher to provide community-based vocational instruction for high school students receiving special education services. The role supports students in exploring career interests, developing employability skills, and practicing workplace behaviors in authentic work environments.

This supplemental position focuses on aligning experiences with IEP goals, coordinating with local businesses, and guiding students toward