Liberal R-Ii School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 40 teachers and instructors and 500 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools managed by Liberal R-Ii School District. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Missouri, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Missouri Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Missouri. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,740 | $44,520 - $79,100 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,730 | $39,980 - $78,820 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,510 | $43,760 - $91,130 |
| High School Teacher | $60,310 | $40,540 - $79,300 |
| PE Teacher | $52,580 | $28,910 - $79,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Missouri, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Missouri.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,660 | $43,880 - $83,330 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Missouri, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Missouri below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,640 | $74,570 - $133,090 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,160 | $41,890 - $78,740 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Missouri, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Liberal R-Ii School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,172 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $21,200 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Liberal R-Ii School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Liberal R-Ii School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Liberal R-Ii School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 40 | 33 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 16 | 12 | 15 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Liberal R-Ii School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Liberal R-Ii School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
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- Jasper County R-V School District (2 Schools)
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Liberal R-Ii School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Elementary School 401 Yale Liberal MO 64762 (417) 843-5865 | PK-5 | 17 | 192 |
| Liberal High School 205 North Payne Liberal MO 64762 (417) 843-2125 | 9-12 | 11 | 151 |
| Liberal Middle School 205 North Payne Liberal MO 64762 (417) 843-6033 | 6-8 | 8 | 125 |