Tarkio R-I School

Employment Opportunities

Open Positions in the Tarkio R-1 District for the 2025-2026 School Year

 
 1. Head Girls Basketball Coach: 

Tarkio R-I is accepting applications for a head HS Girls Basketball Coach.  Other coaching openings anticipated soon.  Tarkio Currently has a P.E. position, Elementary Teaching position, HS Math and Academic At Risk Teaching position available. Tarkio R-1 is a small, rural district with less than 350 students. The applicant needs to possess a valid MO teaching certificate or the ability to obtain one. Tarkio offers board paid insurance, local and state paid career ladder, free staff membership to the Tarkio Activity Center, and a base salary of $40,000. Applicants are allowed to bring in all years of experience on the salary schedule. To apply for this position, applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, application, copy of transcripts, proof of certification and three letters of reference to Terry Petersen Email- petter@tarkio.k12.mo.us or by mail Tarkio R-1 School District, 312 S 11th Street, Tarkio, MO 64491. Applications can be obtained from the district website at www.tarkio.k12.mo.us or by calling (660)736-4161. 

 

2. Special Education Behavior Teacher

Tarkio School District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Behavior Teacher to support students with behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges. The Behavior Teacher will provide direct instruction, implement behavior intervention plans, collaborate with staff and families, and create a supportive learning environment that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth. Key Responsibilities include: writing and implementing IEPs, implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and using evidence-based strategies to manage and reduce challenging behaviors, providing data-driven instruction, conducting FBAs when needed, maintaining compliance with district, state, and federal regulations related to special education. If you have questions or are an interested candidate,  please send an application to Mrs. Kari Taylor- taykar@tarkio.k12.mo.us   660-736-4118

3. Paraprofessional

The Tarkio R-I School District is accepting applications for a paraprofessional for the current school year. The paraprofessional must be able to communicate effectively with students and teachers and work as a team with other members of the district. The successful candidate must be able to handle stressful situations and honor confidentiality of students and staff. Paraprofessionals are required to obtain 60 college credit hours, or have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment or have completed the 20 Hour Substitute Certificate Course. Please see our district website for an application. 

Please submit a letter of interest and application to Mrs. Kari Taylor at taykar@tarkio.k12.mo.us or mail to 1201 Pine Street Tarkio, MO 64491

 

Open Coaching Positions

Head Girls BB- 
Assistant Basketball-
Boys Golf Assistant – 
Potential Junior High Boys Head Basketball Coach
 

Please see www.moteachingjobs.com for a full more information.