KCK school district to hold open house Thursday to recruit new staff

The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools District is kicking off several hiring campaigns as well as offering recruitment sessions to help hire new staff for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

The district is looking to hire teachers (K-12), substitute teachers, bus drivers, instructional aides, paraprofessionals, school nurses, nutritional service workers, support staff and more.

Open House and Career Fairs:

• There will be an open house, information session for retired teachers on Thursday, July 28, from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Carl B. Bruce Middle School, 2100 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

• There will be a certified and classified career fair Thursday, July 28, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Carl B. Bruce Middle School

• The Aug. 4 certified, and classified career fair takes place from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and will be held at Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools Central Office, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

All full-time new hires will receive a $1,500 sign on bonus after 90 days for joining the KCKPS district team. All part-time new hires will receive a $750 signing bonus after 90 days. Substitute employees will receive a pro-rated amount and some substitute positions will receive benefits.

Bus drivers wanted:

Those who join the team will receive their CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), free training and a free physical exam. New hires will also receive a minimum of $20.80 per hour and a $1,500 signing bonus after 90 days. If a new hire refers another bus driver and they join the KCKPS District, the new hire who referred another bus driver will receive an additional $100 referral bonus.

Retired teachers wanted:

Retired teachers who join the KCKPS family will continue to receive their KPERS retirement benefits. Retired teachers must have met the KPERS waiting period. Once hired, KCKPS will pay for KPERS penalties and for medical and other benefits, if needed. Those who join the KCKPS District will also receive $1,500 signing bonus after 90 days.

Applications for all open positions are accepted at www.careers.kckps.org

The KCKPS District serves more than 20,000 students and their families in Wyandotte County, Kansas, and is one of the most diverse communities in the country.

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