Brewster, USD 314
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Sherman County, Thomas County
Brewster is a small, rural community where farming and casual living is the norm. We are 35 minutes from Colorado on I70 and about a 3 hr drive to Denver and Colorado Springs. Our community may be small, but is welcoming to new members. Our district is a single, two story building that serves all PreK-12 grades. Class sizes average under 10. Teachers have large rooms to work in and we are proud of our family-like atmosphere. Brewster is a great place to put down some roots and raise a family.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
District pays a full, single health insurance with discounted family insurance, dental and vision. On-site daycare is available.
District’s current salary schedule:
Salary based on experience.
District’s Mentoring Program:
We have established teachers in all levels that can serve as quality mentors for new teachers. There is always someone to provide support when needed.
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Cheylin, USD 103
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Cheyenne County, Rawlins County
Four Day School Week
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
District’s current salary schedule:
District’s Mentoring Program:
Cheylin Public Schools partners with the Southwest Plains Service Center to create a quality mentoring program.
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
waldenk@cheylin.com
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Golden Plains, USD 316
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Decatur County, Rawlins County, Sheridan County, Thomas County
Golden Plains USD 316 provides a quality education to approximately 150 students in northwest Kansas. Golden Plains operates two school buildings: Golden Plains Elementary (preschool - 5th) in Selden and Golden Plains Middle/High School (6th - 12th) in Rexford. Little Paws Daycare in Selden is also operated by the school district.
Golden Plains has a welcoming and accepting environment where students from diverse backgrounds find encouragement and belonging. We pride ourselves on having high academic standards for all students. Our committed and experienced staff is currently working with Kansas MTSS. We have full implementation of MTSS reading and behavior social emotional learning (BSEL) support and a plan for implementation of math.
Golden Plains has a district wide 1:1 initiative. Our preschool - 3rd grade students use ipads, and our 4th - 12th grade students utilize chromebooks. In addition to the required course work, our district offers many elective course opportunities and a wide variety of extracurricular activities.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
District’s current salary schedule:
USD 316 has a base teacher salary for the 2023-2024 school year of $40,070.
District’s Mentoring Program:
Our school district participates in the Southwest Plains Regional Service Center mentoring program. We match new teachers to our district with teachers who are experienced within our system.
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Graham County, USD 281
District Classification: 2A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Graham County
Graham County USD #281 in Hill City, Kansas is located in northwest Kansas at the junction of US Hwy 283 and US Hwy 24. The district has two attendance centers; Hill City Junior Senior High housing students in grades 7-12 and Hill City Grade housing students PK-6. The enrollment of the district is approximately 380 students. Student to teacher ratio is low, averaging 12-16 students in a classroom. Hill City Junior-Senior High has many active clubs and organizations as well as programs in band, choir, art and FFA. HCJSHS students compete in most activities sponsored by the KSHSAA.
The district underwent a facelift in 2015 with the addition of a new state-of-the-art 8 lane track including new concessions and restroom building, immaculate renovation of the auditorium, new HVAC systems at both facilities, Parking lots and renovation of the Grade School playground along with other upgrades. USD 281 recently launched a technology improvement program and has added interactive boards to all elementary and many Jr-Sr high classrooms. Students in the district all have an individual laptop assigned to them, making us 1-1 district wide. In 2020 the district was recognized by the Kansas State Department of Education with three awards of distinction including the Commissioner`s Award. The community is a huge part of USD 281 and is actively working with the district to improve school and community culture. Employment information is available on our website. Come check us out at www.usd281.com
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
$10,000 sign on bonus through the Graham County Workforce Board. The bonus will be paid in three payments $3,000 in August $3,000 in December and $4,000 in June. To receive the full amount the applicant has to move into Graham County. If the candidate does not move into Graham County they will receive half or $5,000 paid in the three installments.
District’s current salary schedule:
D. 2023-2024 Salary Schedule
BS BS+15 BS+30 BS+55 MS MS+15 MS+30
1 41000 41550 42350 43850 44350 45150 45950
2 41500 42050 42850 44350 44850 45650 46450
3 42000 42550 43350 44850 45350 46150 46950
4 42500 43050 43850 45350 45850 46650 47450
5 43000 43550 44350 45850 46350 47150 47950
6 43500 44050 44850 46350 46850 47650 48450
7 44000 44550 45350 46850 47350 48150 48950
8 44500 45050 45850 47350 47850 48650 49450
9 45550 46350 47850 48350 49150 49950
10 46050 46850 48350 48850 49650 50450
11 46550 47350 48850 49350 50150 50950
12 47050 47850 49350 49850 50650 51450
13 47550 48350 49850 50350 51150 51950
14 48050 48850 50350 50850 51650 52450
15 48550 49350 50850 51350 52150 52950
16 49050 49850 51350 51850 52650 53450
17 50350 51850 52350 53150 53950
18 50850 52350 52850 53650 54450
19 51350 52850 53350 54150 54950
20 51850 53350 53850 54650 55450
21 52350 53850 54350 55150 55950
22 52850 54350 54850 55650 56450
23 53350 54850 55350 56150 56950
24 53850 55350 55850 56650 57450
25 55850 56350 57150 57950
26 56350 56850 57650 58450
27 56850 57350 58150 58950
28 57350 57850 58650 59450
29 57850 58350 59150 59950
30 58350 58850 59650 60450
31 58850 59350 60150 60950
32 59350 59850 60650 61450
33 59850 60350 61150 61950
34 60350 60850 61650 62450
35 60850 61350 62150 62950
36 61350 61850 62650 63450
37 61850 62350 63150 63950
38 62350 62850 63650 64450
39 62850 63350 64150 64950
40 63350 63850 64650 65450
District’s Mentoring Program:
USD 281 provides a seasoned teacher to serve as the new teacher's mentor. The mentoring process is run through Smokey Hills Educational Service Center.
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Hoxie Community Schools, USD 412
District Classification: 2A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Sheridan County
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
District’s current salary schedule:
District’s Mentoring Program:
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Hoxie Schools
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Northern Valley School District, USD 212
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Norton County, Phillips County
Northern Valley School District is located in northwest Kansas. Our high school and elementary schools are located in Almena, and our middle school is located in Long Island. The average class size is around 10-14 students. The Northern Valley School District is the center of our communities. Generations upon generations of people attend our events showcasing the talents of our young men and women each year. They cheer on the victors and provide words of encouragement and support when the favor goes the other direction. This is a school that continues to thrive due to community support.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
Excellent community support, small class sizes, and a four-day work week.
District’s current salary schedule:
District’s Mentoring Program:
New teachers are paired with an experienced teacher mentor. They meet weekly to review best practices, training on school wide systems, and other issues as necessary.
District’s recruitment video:
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Northern Valley School District
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Oakley School District, USD 274
District Classification: 2A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Gove County, Logan County, Sheridan County, Thomas County
Oakley Public Schools is situated in the northeast corner of Logan County at the crossroads of Interstate 70, Highway 83 and Highway 40. Our community is actively engaged with our schools and our schools are actively engage in our community. We have multiple engagements between students and community throughout the year. Some of our best include a community movie theater that is run entirely by our high school students, and a Future Philanthropists Program that raises funds for initiatives that others need throughout the community. We have had students compete in national academic contests including having the National Champions of the Kid Wind Challenge for middle schools students last year.
We have approximately 400 students enrolled each year in our K-12 student population. We keep our student to teacher ratios intentionally low so we can provide the best for our kids. In a recent survey, all but 2 staff members would recommend Oakley to their friends with students. Those 2 were neutral on the topic. It is a great community in which to live and work.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
Signing bonuses are available to qualified candidates.
We pay a full single health insurance premium at the $1500 deductible level. At $798.45 per month that is a $9581.40 annual benefit. We pay for a small life insurance policy. We also pay for MASA, a ground and air transport insurance that covers all ambulance and air transport in the United States regardless of the carrier.
District’s current salary schedule:
Payroll Schedule
District’s Mentoring Program:
We utilize the services of Southwest Plains Regional Service Center to assist us in our mentoring program. Our mentors are all qualified for this program and are teachers on our staff. They offer daily support for our new and second year teachers.
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Rawlins County, USD 105
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Rawlins County
Rawlins County USD 105 is a growing district with 375 K-12 students. Our community is proud of it`s school system, and supports the school system very well.
Rawlins County USD 105 is located in Northwest Kansas. The location provides a small town atmosphere with most city amenities only 30 miles away. Atwood offers an exciting blend of history, recreation, family-oriented activities, and scenic beauty. Atwood is a community which wants to share its past, present, and future with you.
USD 105 is an outstanding school district that has a strong tradition in student academic success, music, and athletics. All students are provided with a tremendous education, and the district has strong community and alumni support. Are school technology is a selling point with 1:1 Chromebooks and Smartboards in the classrooms to utilize toward education. Several different organizations offer scholarship opportunities for all our students at Rawlins County Jr/Sr High School. Students who want to attend college have a tremendous opportunity to do so after graduating from USD 105. RCHS has many very successful graduates who still support the school district and the community.
Atwood is the Rawlins County Seat with a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Atwood has a community hospital, golf course, frisbee golf course, movie theater, a kids youth center, a new city pool, and numerous recreational activities. Atwood community has a tremendous environment and is a great place to work and raise a family.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
Single Plan Health Insurance
Ten Days Discretionary Leave accumulative to 90 Days
District’s current salary schedule:
Base Salary $44,000
District’s Mentoring Program:
USD 105 has an induction program and mentoring program through the Southwest Plains Service Center. New teachers will be placed with veteran teachers through the first two years in the district.
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Trego Community School USD 208
District Classification: 2A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Trego County
WaKeeney, USD #208 is a 2A school district serving students from PreK-12. We are a rural community with a total district area of 706.7 square miles, and we are the sole district in Trego County. The district operates two attendance centers, Trego Grade School, which is elementary and middle school combined, and Trego Community High School, for grades 9-12. Each attendance center employs a full time principal. USD 208 is a member of the Mid-Continent League. We are minutes away from Cedar Bluff reservoir, we intersect I-70 and Highway 283 which is just 25 minutes from Hays, and half way between Kansas City and Denver. We are a progressive school district that is implementing Kansas MTSS and Alignment Systems. Please explore our website at www.tregoeagles.com.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
District’s current salary schedule:
Base = $41,150
Single BC/BS = $9,159.59
District’s Mentoring Program:
We work with Smoky Hill ESC with the mentor program, a KSDE Approved Mentor program. In order to participate it is a two-year mentoring program. Initial specialist licenses for reading specialists, counselors, or librarians require that they need to participate in at least one year of mentoring.
Additionally, individuals with a transitional or other special license, prior to obtaining an initial license, also need to have a local mentor and will continue to need a mentor when they receive an initial license. If you have any questions about this let me know. Some of the requirements of the program, the Service Center will fulfill and others need monitoring by the principal in the building to ensure that they are completed as required by KSDE. The district/school provides a mentor for the beginning teacher. At the conclusion of the mentoring experience (2 years), the principal (or district) is responsible for signing off that the requirements were completed for the beginning teacher to move from an initial to a professional license. Fee each year for the program: $325/pair ($350 non-member).
District’s recruitment video:
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Trego Community School
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Triplains, USD 275
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Logan County, Thomas County, Wallace County
USD 275 Triplains is located in Winona, KS. The school district operates on a four day school week with Mondays being the "off" day. Triplains is a member of the Western Kansas Liberty League. Grades PK-12 are housed in one building. Triplains has a great family atmosphere, and is an ideal place to raise children. The four day school week allows for more family time. We are a member of the Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
BC / BS insurance BOE pays 60% of single, spouse, and family.
Reduced price housing available.
Four day work week, with Mondays off.
District’s current salary schedule:
Base is $36,273 with supplementals available.
District’s Mentoring Program:
Each teacher is assigned an experienced mentor.
District’s recruitment video:
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Wheatland, USD 292
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Gove County
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year:
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District’s Mentoring Program:
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
Wheatland School District
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