Employment Opportunities

Job Openings:

The Lamar School District has the following openings for the 2025-2026 School Year

  • Middle School Paraprofessional 

This position works directly with students one-on-one and in small groups during W.I.N. (What I Need) time, supports Response to Intervention (RTI) services, dyslexia services, and assists with secretarial and organizational tasks as needed to support daily school operations.

This position requires an associates degree or successful passage of the paraprofessional exam and will be required to attend assigned training.

Interested applicants should send appropriate documentation and a letter of interest to Mrs. Patricia Ahrens, Middle School Principal.


  • Lamar Elementary School is seeking a 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional to support an individual student and contribute to a positive, student-focused learning environment.

    This position plays a vital role in helping students access instruction, build independence, and experience success throughout the school day. The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, and committed to supporting the unique needs of students.

    Interested applicants or those seeking additional information should contact Mrs. Jessica Hughes, Lamar Elementary Principal.

    Lamar School District is proud to serve students through a culture of collaboration, care, and commitment to student success.

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    Apply at: Online application
    📞 Questions? 479-885-3363

  • 🚍 Now Hiring: Full-Time Route Bus Driver

    What We’re Looking For:

    • Commitment to student safety and reliability

    • Strong communication and professionalism

    • Valid driver’s license (CDL)

    • Ability to pass required background checks

      👉 Apply at: Online application
      📞 Questions? 479-885-3907

Lamar School District is looking for dedicated custodians to join our team.

  • Competitive Pay and

    Full Benefits. Interested applicants may fill out and application online at: Online Application

Substitute Cooks Needed

Substitute Bus Drivers Needed

Applications can be found on our website or can be picked up at Central Office.

Please include 

Cover Letter

Resume

License

All positions are open until filled.

Recruitment and Retention Plan

You may print an application and turn it in at Central Office.  Fill out only relevant information if you are applying for a classified positon.  You may also fax your application to 479-885-0040

Applicants for employment with the Lamar School District are accepted without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or political affiliation.​

The Lamar School District is a tobacco free workplace and learning environment.  Smoking and the use of tobacco products is prohibited on all school property.

Prior to working in the Lamar School District, an individual must complete  all required background checks and human resource forms.  Payroll checks cannot be issued until all Human Resource paperwork has been completed and turned in. ​

Please be sure your resume includes the following items or you may upload a document with the information as other.

  1. Name and address of all schools attended including high school, college, graduate work and summer sessions in order taken.  Include the dates attended, semester hours credit, degree or diploma, major subject and minor subject.  

  2. All experience in chronological order and account for each school year since you began teaching.  Include school name, dates you taught, salary, nature of work, specify grade level and subjects taught and any extracurricular work handled along with your reason for leaving.

  3. ​Provide references who have knowledge of your qualifications for the positions you are seeking, including superintendents and principals under whom you have taught.  Please provide 4 or more.

If you are applying for a classified position fill out and up load only the documents that pertain to the job you are applying for.

Lamar School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.