Employment
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Job Opportunities
Thank you for expressing an interest in the Holden R-III School District.
Certified Employment Opportunities -
Choose "Current Certified Openings" from the left menu
Support Staff Employment Opportunities
Applicants may apply by filling out a non-certified application (in the left menu) or by requesting an application from Tracy Shumate at the Holden R-III Central Office
1612 S. Main, Holden, MO 64040
tshumate@holdenschools.org
816-850-4444, ext. 5250
Holden R-3 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Non-Certified
The Holden R-III School District has a support staff opening for the following positions for the 2025-26 school year:
- ELEMENTARY Library Aide - Minimum requirements are a Substitute Teaching Certification. Interested candidates should contact Sarah Burks, Elem. Principal, at sburks@holdenschools.org by April 23, 2025
- DAY+ (Before & After School Program) Coordinator - Candidates will be required to have a sub certificate or be able to qualify for a substitute teacher certificate with DESE. This position is a 12 month position and the daily hours are from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. and 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Position will start July 1, 2025. Interested candidates should contact Sarah Burks, Elem. Principal, at sburks@holdenschools.org by April 23, 2025
Substitute Teacher
To substitute teach within the Holden R-III School District, you must be on file as a substitute teacher. In addition to substitute teachers, the Holden R-III School District utilizes substitutes for paraprofessional staff (clerical and classroom aides) as well as nursing staff.
- Applications for substitute teaching are accepted throughout the year. Application packets are available at Central Office or you may request an application packet be mailed to you by sending your name and address to Tracy Shumate at tshumate@holdenschools.org
Extra Duty
The Holden R-III School District has openings for the following extra duty position for the 2025-26 school year:
- HS Student Council
- Head Trapshooting
- Asst. Trapshooting
- HS NHS
- MS NHS
- MS Student Ambassador
- MS Head Math Relays
- MS STUCO
- Asst Theater Director
- MSHSAA Speech & Debate
- MSHSAA Theater
- MS Asst. Football
- MS Asst. Boys Basketball
- MS Asst. Girls Basketball
- MS Football Cheer
- MS Basketball Cheer
- Head HS Boys Wrestling
- HS Asst. Wrestling
- Head Girls Tennis (Fall)
- Head Boys Tennis (Spring)
- Head Golf (Spring)
Interested candidates should email Spencer Gudde, at sgudde@holdenschools.org of your interest as soon as possible.
How to Apply
External Candidates
Applications for all open certified positions are only accepted through the online application process. To Apply: View open Teaching positions and submit an online application. New Applicants will need to create an account. Once you complete the application, you will submit it to us electronically. You will receive an email, which acknowledges receipt of your online application.
Support/Non-Certified Staff
Support/Non-Certified Staff Job Openings are listed above. Support/Non-Certified Staff may apply by completing an application. Submit your application to Central Office or mail it to Holden R-III School District, 1612 S. Main, Holden, MO 64040.
Current District Certified Personnel
Transfer requests are accepted by emailing Tracy Shumate at tshumate@holdenschools.org. You must specify an open position in which you are interested in when submitting a transfer request.
Other Employment Opportunities
O.P.S. Custodial, Maintenance & Grounds Services Applications for custodial, maintenance & grounds positions available through O.P.S. may be filled out and submitted online at http://www.opsmaintains.com/
