Openings as of 8/24/2026
Requirements:
Current Salary Range: $110,532.09 to $182,662.98
Start: Jan. 1, 2027, desired, but flexible
Questions should be directed to: Shawn Shook, Board President, at shawndshook@yahoo.com or Mary Davis, Admin. Assistant to the Superintendent, at mary.davis@libertyunion.org.
Responsibility The Treasurer of the Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District is directly responsible to the Board of Education and performs the function of the office according to State Statute and Board Policy.
Duties The Treasurer shall act as secretary and treasurer for the Board of Education. He/she is responsible for the financial budget and record keeping of the district as spelled out in State Statute. Other administrative duties may be assigned to the position as deemed necessary by the Board of Education. In lieu of executing a surety bond, the Board has authorized the Treasurer to be covered by an insurance policy issued by a Board-approved and accredited insurance carrier of joint self-insurance pool. The policy must cover the Board from losses caused by the fraudulent or dishonest actions of, and the failure to perform a duty prescribed by law of the Treasurer or other employee. Coverage must be equal to or greater than the amount required by the Board for a surety bond.
Secretary of the Board 1. The Treasurer is responsible in maintaining a correct written journal of all board meetings making sure the minutes are developed, approved, and signed by the President of the Board and attested by the Treasurer.2. Responsible to keep all official board files on correspondence and reports.3. Along with the Board President, the Treasurer is responsible for entering into contractual relationships for all contracts, bonds, legal documents, agreement and conveyances for the Board of Education.4. Prepare all legal advertisements as directed by the Board and receive all bids in the manner provided by statute. Results of said bids are to be opened, read and entered into the board minutes.5. Prepare reports as required by county, state and federal laws.6. Receive purchase orders for supplies and services. Supervise preparation of all purchase orders and maintain a file on such orders.7. Shall serve as the official representative of the Board of Education for attesting signature of the President and/or Vice-President on all requiring their signatures.
Treasurer of the Board1. Shall serve as the school district's chief fiscal employee and represent the same at all public meetings.2. Responsible for making all deposits of the school district from all sources as required by State Statute.3. The Treasurer shall serve as custodian and treasurer of all school funds and keep account of all funds in the manner described by State Statute and required by the State Bureau of Inspection.4. Compiles and files all financial reports as required by State or Federal laws.5. Prepare monthly financial statements for each board member showing revenues, expenditures, balances in various board accounts and balances remaining in each appropriation.6. Prepare an annual financial (GAAP) report to the Board of Education no later than 150 days from the close of the fiscal year.7. Arranges for depository contracts with eligible financial institutions as required by law and supervise the investment of inactive and interim funds.8. Required to sign all checks issued for the disbursement of school funds. If incapacitated the Board of Education may appoint an officer of the district to sign such checks.9. Responsible for the preparation of the payroll function for the employees of the school district and make payment to the licensed teachers.10. Maintain sick leave records on all employees.11. Responsible for the preparation and collection of bills due the school district for building fee rentals, tuition and other moneys due the school district.12. Official custodian for fiscal records of all federal programs in which the school district is participating.13. Sign purchase orders and contracts certifying that sufficient moneys are available to pay for such purchases.14. Responsible for the issuance and sale of bonds under the statutes of Ohio law.15. Supervise any audits of school or department accounts as required by the Board.
Financial Planning1. Along with the superintendent, prepare the annual budget and be responsible for the filing of the report as required by statute.2. Along with the superintendent, prepare the appropriations each year and file the annual appropriation resolution.3. Develop procedures for providing the Board of Education information concerning anticipated revenues and expenditures for cash flow projections. Make short-term planning projections (one year or less) along with long term projections of financial needs.
Administrative Duties1. Perform other duties as may be deemed advisable by the Board of Education which are not in conflict with statutory duties.2. Perform general responsibilities and authority within the framework of the Board of Education policies not covered by laws and regulations of the State of Ohio or Federal government.3. Serve as general administrator of the school insurance program for the assets of the district.4. Serve as liaison officer with the district personnel in providing information about the various fringe benefits provided by the Board of Education.5. Responsible for the supervision, assignment of work duties and evaluation of all personnel employed in the Treasurer's office.Note: It is understood that state mandated treasurer duties hold priority over assigned duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport
and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to
the field.
4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through
his/her instructions and actions.
REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in
conjunction with the high school principals
SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of
high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the
athletic director and respective principal.
JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training
necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same
time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially
acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of
accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills
through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.
GENERAL: 1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's
image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable
responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is
taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good
mental health.
2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury
factor and due process predicaments.
3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to
function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach
shall exercise common sense and good judgment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Liberty Union-Thurston
Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the
sports program.
2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and
interprets them for staff.
3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through
proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:
4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs
conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
5. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according
to local clinic policy.
6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff
effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
7. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
8. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
9. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament
and special sport events.
10. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to
scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations,
parental consent and eligibility.
12. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
13. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes
the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
15. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
16. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and
safeguards for each participant.
17. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is
considered a participant.
18. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
19. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office
within 24 hours.
20. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
21. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of
discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
22. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.
FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:
23. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the
next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications.
Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations.
24. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and
current records concerning same.
25. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.
26. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition
equipment.
27. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
28. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the
facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
29. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
30. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
31. Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
32. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports
program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in
any other feasible manner.
33. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
34. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials,
volunteers and fans.
35. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results.
Questions should be directed to Jamie Justus, Athletic Director, at jamie.justus@libertyunion.org.
Varsity Head Baseball Coach
Head Coach Job Description
3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the building principals
SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.
JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.
GENERAL:
1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.
2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.
3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.
1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Liberty Union-Thurston Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
5. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
9. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
10. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
16. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
17. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
19. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours.
21. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
23. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications. Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations.
24. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
26. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment.
28. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
32. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.
34. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
Contact Jamie Justus, Athletic Director, with any questions: jamie.justus@libertyunion.org
Head Coach's Job Description
Reports to: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the building principals
Job Goal:
To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.
The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.
The below lists are not ranked in order of importance.
Qualifications:
Essential Functions:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Additional Working Conditions
Assistant Coach Job Description
Reports to: Head Coach and Athletic Director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the building principals
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTECompensation: Food Service Sub RateResponsibilities may include, but are not limited to, cashier, restocking ala carte items, serving, meal prep, and clean-up assistance.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE POSITION (2 hours/day)Compensation: Per OAPSE Food Service Salary Schedule (attached)Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, cashier, restocking ala carte items, serving, meal prep, and clean-up assistance.CASHIER DESCRIPTIONQualifications: Hold a high school diploma or equivalencyMust be capable of being bondedCapable of quickly and accurately counting money and making changeMust be neat and cleanAbility to follow written and oral proceduresSubmit a satisfactory background check as requestedReports to: Food Service Supervisor Job Goal: Accurately collect all staff and student lunch money during food-serving time and complete needed payer work as required for the Liberty Union-Thurston food service program.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain appropriate confidentiality.Develop and maintain a friendly and helpful atmosphere with students, staff and the general public.Prepare the cash drawer and be ready to collect money in an expedient and pleasant manner from the students and staff.Capability of identifying a reimbursable lunch.Help, as time permits, with simple food set-up and/or clean-up and preparation duties for the next lunch period as directed by the head cook.Work with the food service supervisor regarding free, reduced, pre-paid, workers and paid student lunches.Assist in counting the daily food service receipts, prepare the daily bank deposits, and complete all daily paper work.Report immediately to the head cook any problems or emergencies occurring in the kitchen or the lunchroom.Attend food service work shops when required.Maintain an appropriate rapport with co-workers.Communicates regularly and effectively with the food service supervisor and co-workers.Comply with all Board of Education policies.Complete all other food service-related duties assigned by the food service supervisor.[Approved: January 10, 2000][Revised: March 13, 2006]COOK JOB DESCRIPTIONQualifications: 1. Hold a high school diploma or equivalency2. Ability to organize and keep accurate records3. Ability to follow written and oral procedures4. Must be neat and clean5. Ability to lift heavy supplies (50 pounds)6. Submit a satisfactory background check as requested Reports to: Head Cook and Food Service Supervisor Job Goal: Serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in a friendly, helpful atmosphere Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Prepare food according to tested recipes and/or directions. 2. Ensure that proper cooking times and temperatures are followed. 3. Determine that finished product is of the best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served. 4. Develop and maintain a friendly and helpful atmosphere with students, staff and the general public. 5. Follow assignments from the head cook. 6. Assure that size of serving meets Federal requirements. 7. Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen, serving area and all food service equipment. 8. Report immediately to the head cook any problems or emergencies occurring in the kitchen or the lunchroom. 9. Attend food service work shops when required. 10. Maintain an appropriate rapport with co-workers. 11. Communicate effectively with the supervisor.12. Comply with all Board of Education policies.13. Complete all other food service-related duties assigned by the food service supervisor or head cook.[Approved: January 10, 2000][Revised: March 13, 2006]Salary commensurate with experience.
Band Assistant (LUTEA Article 28 Supplemental Contracts: Level 3)
Recently the role has been primarily to work with the LU Drumline directly, providing them with large and small group instruction/development as well as equipment management and maintenance (i.e. yearly needs assessment, head changes, harness adjustment, etc). Position typically starts during Pre-Band Camp in July where placement auditions are done for the season. After band camp, this person will arrange a schedule in coordination and direction of the high school principal and band director, but may include attending weekly after school rehearsals, football games, and parades/festivals as scheduled, through the end of the Football Season, with the last obligation usually being the end of season Lions in Concert performance. Outside of working with the Drumline directly, this position will assist the head director with instruction of the ensemble and other duties as requested based on the needs the head director (i.e. part rewrites or full arrangements for songs and cadences, running sectionals/rehearsal, minor instrument repair, working with individuals or small groups, logistics planning, etc).
Band director and teaching in general are jobs that require a broad skill set and may require band assistant to complete a wide scope of duties. The position will work collaboratively with the band director/academic colleague. While the position is very collaborative in nature, the Head Director has the global vision for the program and this position assists in bringing the vision to life!
Building Services: Custodial Position (2nd Shift) Compensation: Per OAPSE Custodian Salary Schedule For additional information on the position, contact Joe Peardon, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, at joseph.peardon@libertyunion.org.
Reports to: Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Goal: To maintain fully-functional, as well as neat and clean school facilities
1. Mop corridors near the entrances as soon as students are in their classrooms.
2. Empty wastebaskets.
3. Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, toilet seats, urinals, drinking fountains and metal fittings, mirrors, chrome fixtures, and writing from walls, stalls, floors, etc. Empty sanitary napkins from receptacles in girls’ and women’s restrooms.
4. Sweep the cafeteria floors and arrange the seating after the lunch period. The floor should be mopped and washed as needed.
5. Sweep all classrooms and office rooms.
6. Sweep (dry mop) all corridors after pupils are in their classrooms in the morning and at the close of the school day. Clean stairways.
7. Clean classroom sinks.
8. Sweep outside walks to the entrances of the building.
9. Sweep the gymnasium.
10. Remove marks on walls and furniture as soon as detected.
11. Clean soiled areas in case of illness of pupils or other occupants of the building.
12. Clean auditorium.
13. Clean both sides of building entrance glass or windows.
14. See that all doors and windows are securely locked before leaving the building.
15. Pick up debris from the grounds, trim shrubbery, and remove lawn clippings from the grounds.
16. Mop, wax, and buff corridors.
17. Dust school and office rooms. This includes shelves, classroom furniture, cases, map racks, window sills, etc. It should be done more often if needed.
18. Wash cafeteria walls near garbage pails.
19. Clean all chalkboards, chalk trays and erasers.
20. Mop and disinfect shower room.
21. Replenish supplies of toilet tissue, paper towels, and liquid soap in all dispensers.
22. Remove and clean all light fixtures.
23. Clean windows on inside. The outside of windows should be cleaned once yearly during the summer, or as needed.
24. Repair any equipment, furniture, or structure i.e. screws into furniture, replace feet to chairs, etc.
25. Painting during summer months as directed by the building-services supervisor.
26. Check the thermostats, fans, etc.
27. Check in freight.
28. Remove broken or cracked glass.
29. Make minor plumbing, electrical, and hardware repairs.
30. Keep supply rooms and custodian’s rooms neat and clean.
31. Replace light bulbs as required.
32. Strip, wax and buff classroom floors as needed.
33. Remove snow and ice from all entrances and exits. Free operation of doors should be insured.
34. Maintain an appropriate rapport with co-workers.
35. Communicate effectively with the supervisor.
36. Comply with all Board of Education policies.
37. Complete all other building service-related duties assigned by the building services supervisor, principal or superintendent.
38. Maintain a friendly and helpful attitude with students, staff and the general public.
LIBERTY UNION-THURSTON LOCAL SCHOOLS
Bus Driver
Job Description QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School graduate or equivalent
2. Be at least 21 years of age and have two (2) years of driving experience
3. Meet all requirements of the Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations, State laws, and district Board of Education policy
4. Ability to obtain a Class A or B with School Bus and Passenger.
5. Successfully pass an annual physical examination, tuberculosis screening and pre-employment testing as required by law.
6. Successfully complete the Ohio School Bus Pre-service class requirements or will complete within three (3) months of employment
7. Successfully complete the safe operation of a school bus "Behind the Wheel" training.
8. Obtain and have on file annually an acceptable driver abstract from the Ohio BMV
9. Successfully pass the Ohio School Bus Driving Skills Test
10. Administer first aid as needed
11. Be physically and mentally capable of safely operating a school bus in normal and emergency situations.
12. Have ability to cope with stressful situations.
13. Be physically capable of appropriately lifting and managing handicapped pupils when necessary
14. Comply with all recertification requirements as necessary
15. Comply with and have on file all annual requirements. (Physical, abstract, blood-borne pathogens,
4-hr in-service training, and bus driver's certificate issued by the ESC, exempted village, or city superintendent
16. Comply with the Federal Commercial Driver License Drug and Alcohol laws
17. Be neat and clean and possess a positive attitude
18. Be accessible to a telephone
19. Ability to follow written and oral procedures
20. Submit a satisfactory background check as requested
REPORTS TO: Transportation SupervisorJOB GOAL: To safely transport students to and from school in a timely mannerRESPONSIBILITIES:
Van Driver
