Ashland, USD 220
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Clark County
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Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
We'd love to visit with you in person regarding opportunities specific to your situation.
District’s current salary schedule:
Base - $43,973
$700 step
$900 track
Student Teaching Stipend: Yes, depends on situation. Stipend when student teachers are acting as long-term sub in their content area and/or on restricted or limited licensure.
District’s Mentoring Program:
External mentor provided through regional service center and internal mentor provided.
District’s recruitment video:
Recruitment video
Contact Info:
price@usd220.net
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Bucklin Schools, USD 459
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Ford County
Small class sizes
Thirty minute drive to Dodge City, two hours to Wichita
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
$2500.00 Sign on Bonus
District’s current salary schedule:
Base is $42038.69
District’s Mentoring Program:
First year and new teachers recieve a district assigned mentor.
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
eevans@usd459.org
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Deerfield, USD 216
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Kearny County
USD 216 District Video
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
$2,000 Sign on Bonuses, teacher housing at a lower rental rate than rentals in the area. Typically $500 to $600. Will help with transition to teaching cost. Will reimburse at $120 a credit hour for Masters Degree Work. No cap on the salary schedule. Full Health Insurance Benefit. District Cell Phone Plan.
District’s current salary schedule:
We are on a merit-based salary schedule. Current Base Salary is $39,000 and goes up $500 a year. BOE is considering a big base increase this year. With our Merit system the teacher is in control of the raise they get each year. Teachers can earn up to a $1,500 raise each year which is applied to their salary so they grow in salary faster than most districts and it benefits their KPERS as well. Salary Schedule can be found on district website www.usd216.org
District’s Mentoring Program:
Every new teacher is partnered with a teacher in the district and participates in our district mentor program. We provide 2 years of mentoring for new teachers. Every teacher in our district also has their own instructional coach to help work with them on what they would like to improve on and work on for their class.
District’s recruitment video:
Recruitment Video
Contact Info:
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Dodge City Public Schools
District Classification: 6A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 2,000 or more
Counties served: Ford County
Dodge City Public Schools serves a diverse student population of over 7,200 students. This diversity is reflected in the wide range of home languages spoken by students, representing 20 different languages from 41 countries. This multicultural environment enriches the educational experience and provides a unique learning community.
Our district leadership places a strong emphasis on safety, early literacy, and college and career readiness. To ensure a secure learning environment, the district has four resource officers dedicated to our high school and two middle schools. Additionally, over 1,000 cameras are installed across our schools, enhancing security measures. We have also implemented the “LOVE YOU GUYS” protocols to manage emergency situations, demonstrating our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
At our High School, the Career Technical Education Program (CTE) boasts over 100 career and technical classes for the high school students including JROTC, agriculture, business, teacher-cadet programs, construction, emergency services, hospitality and tourism, and information technology. These programs help our students identify career paths by providing work-based learning opportunities.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 20-29
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
Provides up to 6 weeks of paid emergency leave.
Ample Professional Development Opportunities<
Instructional Coach Support in each building
District’s current salary schedule:
Salary Schedule
Student Teaching Stipend: Yes, $4,500
Student Teaching Stipend Eligibility or limited to certain content/licensure areas: All student teachers are eligible
District’s Mentoring Program:
MISSION
The mission of the USD 443 Educator Support Program (ESP) is to ensure high-quality instruction for every student by providing differentiated professional support, mentoring, and ongoing assistance for all teachers who are new to the profession and/or district, as well as for personnel serving in the role of long-term substitute (LTS) teacher.
PURPOSE
The USD 443 Educator Support Program (ESP) provides knowledge and application of evidence-based instructional practices in order to improve student achievement. Activities are aligned to the four constructs measured in the Kansas Educator Evaluation Protocol (KEEP2): Learning & Learning, Content Knowledge, Instructional Practice, and Professional Responsibility.
District’s recruitment video:
Recruitment Video
Contact Info:
www.usd443.org
schraeder.tara@usd443.org
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Garden City Public Schools
District Classification: 6A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 2,000 or more
Counties served: Finney County
Garden City offers a warm, welcoming community that combines a small-town atmosphere with big-city opportunities. Garden City Public Schools is the 10th largest district in Kansas by student population and the 2nd largest by land area. Our 18 campuses serve more than 7,000 students, with students representing approximately 35 languages, making our schools a rich and diverse learning environment.
As a teacher in Garden City, you’ll be part of a professional learning community that meets regularly and is supported by instructional coaches who provide job-embedded professional development. New teachers receive strong mentoring and support to ensure a smooth transition into the classroom and continued growth throughout their careers.
Outside of work, Garden City offers an affordable cost of living and a wide variety of amenities, including parks, baseball and soccer fields, adult sports leagues, golf courses, water parks, and a local zoo. The community hosts year-round events such as art festivals, cultural celebrations, and community theatre productions. Many activities are centered around the vibrant downtown, featuring local businesses, vendors, and food trucks.
In Garden City, teachers find not only a rewarding career but also a supportive community and a great place to live, grow, and build a future.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 40-49
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
$1,000 signing bonus
$10,800 annual Board of Education contribution toward fringe benefits (medical & dental)
12 rolling Paid Time Off days per year
Stipends for additional duties (coaching, sponsorships, Student Council, etc.)
Master’s degree reimbursement of up to $7,500
$1,000 annual stipend for an ESL endorsement
Supplemental pay for all SPED-endorsed teachers
District’s current salary schedule:
Starting salary for a first year teacher is $48,5000 for school year 2025-26. Step increases become larger with additional years of experience.
Student Teaching Stipend: Yes, $6,000 a semester
Student Teaching Stipend Eligibility or limited to certain content/licensure areas: All student teachers are eligible.
District’s Mentoring Program:
New teachers in Garden City are paired with experienced mentors and supported by instructional coaches and department/grade-level leads. This program focuses on practical skills such as lesson planning, instructional strategies, classroom management, positive reinforcement, effective questioning, and parent communication - helping new teachers build confidence and succeed in the classroom.
District’s recruitment video:
Recruitment Video
Contact Info:
www.gckschools.com
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Greeley County Schools
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Greeley County
Greeley County Schools, located close to the Colorado border in Tribune, Kansas is a progressive district of 240 PreK-12th grade students striving for excellence in academics, character, and activities. Our schools are fortunate to have a stable student population retaining our small class sizes where all students have increased opportunities to be successful. In addition, our district's teachers and students have access to new technology, with all classrooms equipped with Promethean boards. All 6-12th-grade students are provided with a laptop by the district, and elementary students have a dedicated computer cart for their rooms. The district has updated facilities and a commitment to routine maintenance.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
Greeley County Schools operates on a 4-day school week. The district pays 100% of the monthly premium towards a single insurance plan in the district’s group plan. We also have tuition reimbursement of up to $150 per hour for a maximum of 12 hours per year towards an advanced degree. The county in partnerships with the state sponsor a ROZ program where teachers can receive up to $15,000 over 5 years to use towards their student loans. Also, new teachers find our mentoring program helpful along with our positive administrative and classified staff. Greeley County Schools are a great place to enjoy the opportunity to impact students’ lives as an educator!
Additional benefits of living in Greeley County include a critical care access hospital, as well as recreational opportunities such as the city swimming pool, golf course, fitness center, and an active recreation program for both youth and adults. Also, Colorado Springs and the Rocky Mountains are just a little over 3 hours away.
District’s current salary schedule:
Base pay is $44,533
Student Teaching Stipend: Yes, variable
Student Teaching Stipend Eligibility or limited to certain content/licensure areas: All student teachers are eligible
District’s Mentoring Program:
We utilize both state-required mentoring but also include local mentoring where new staff are paired up with a local veteran teacher and can work them through yearly norms. This includes a document of monthly what to expect and upcoming items.
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
www.tribuneschools.org
johnniehues@tribuneschools.org
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Ingalls, USD 477
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Gray County
We have a modified 4-Day student contact week in which every other Monday we have a district professional development day to grow you as a professional while the other Monday you would have completely off. Class sizes are small (13-20) and our salary is competitive starting at 46,200, especially for a four-day student contact week.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
Teacher housing (if available); 2,000 Signing Bonus upon becoming fully certified
District’s current salary schedule:
We start at 46,200 and have 500$ steps after that. Our salary jumps after attaining your masters, and then every 15 hours beyond that.
Student Teaching Stipend: Yes, negotiable
Student Teaching Stipend Eligibility or limited to certain content/licensure areas: All student teachers are eligible
District’s Mentoring Program:
We partner with our local service center to provide mentoring for teachers.
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
www.usd477.org/
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Leoti-Wichita County, USD 467
District Classification: 2A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Wichita County
USD 467 is a small rural town with amazing community support. There are two sections of each grade Preschool through sixth grade with small class sizes of 10 to 18 students per class. There are many diverse extra-curricular opportunities for students.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
The district offers a sign-on bonus, single health insurance plan with Blue Cross-Blue Shield, and fourteen unclassified leave days each year.
District’s current salary schedule:
Beginning salary is $44,439.
District’s Mentoring Program:
USD 467 provides mentoring for first year teachers, as well as support to move from the initial teaching license to a professional license.
District’s recruitment video:
Recruitment Video
Contact Info:
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Liberal, USD 480
District Classification: 6A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 2,000 or more
Counties served: Seward County
USD 480 is the second largest employer in Liberal with over 850 employees including teachers, academic specialists, paraprofessionals, custodial, transportation, and maintenance staff.
There are approximately 5000 PreKindergarten through 12th-grade students in USD 480. 77% of students are Hispanic, 16% white, and 2% African American. About 79% of students are identified as receiving either free or reduced lunches, with 12% of students being listed as Migrant. 62% of students are identified as English Language Learners.
USD 480’s Career and Technical Education programs prepare students for careers by providing them with relevant, hands-on, real-world experiences in many areas. This program allows students to concurrently take classes at Seward County Community College.
For the past several years, many LHS seniors also earned an associate degree from SCCC before graduating from high school! Our award-winning AVID program prepares students for the rigors of college academics and allows students to visit college campuses throughout their high school careers.
Many after-school activities are available to students. Each elementary school offers an after-school program - Project BLAST - which will provide a safe, fun environment with enrichment activities, homework help, and academic tutoring staffed by teachers and paraprofessionals. LATER at LHS allows high school students access to teachers, the library, and receive additional tutoring in the evening hours.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: more than 50
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
District’s current salary schedule:
Salary Schedule
District’s Mentoring Program:
Each new teacher receives a mentor and and handbook to guide conversations and tasks throughout the year. Each building also has an instructional coach to model and support staff.
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
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Minneola, USD 219
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Clark County
Minneola is a small town with a growing atmosphere. The District is located in Southwest Kansas twenty miles south of Dodge City. The area of the district is 292 square miles. The district-wide enrollment is 242 students. A new High School facility was completed in 2006 with a new Grade School is currently being built.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
$600 towards district provide health insurance
Up to $150 per credit hour reimbursement for college classes past bachelor's
Free school provided breakfast and lunch
Laptop for school use
District’s current salary schedule:
Base salary: $48,987
Student Teaching Stipend: Yes
District’s Mentoring Program:
We work with Southwest Plains Service Center to provide a quality mentoring program for all new teachers. This provides new teachers with a resource outside of the school district to go to when they need help and support.
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
www.usd219.org
lcuster@usd219.org
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Ness City, USD 303
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Ness County
Small Rural Community that is highly supportive of our schools. Community has several places to eat, grocery store, and Dollar General. Hour to Dodge City, Great Bend, and Hays, and hour 15 minutes to Garden City. Small community but close to everything you need.
School District has invested in technology and has developed a strong network with gig+ Internet access. Staff has worked hard to improve instructional practices through strong professional development opportunities.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
90% of single health care paid by District
Up to $300 per credit hour reimbursement toward Masters Degree
District’s current salary schedule:
Starting base salary is $40,750
Salary Schedule
District’s Mentoring Program:
We work with Southwest Plains to provide a quality mentoring program for all new teachers. This provides new teachers with a resource outside of the school district to go to when they need help and support. We also consider ourselves a family at USD 303. Teachers and staff are always ready to help and support each other.
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
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Satanta, USD 507
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Grant County, Haskell County, Seward County, Stevens County
Why teach in Satanta?
You will join a family of teachers who are dedicated to the success of all children.
You can enjoy all the benefits of small-town living with just a short drive to shopping in Garden City, Dodge City, and Liberal.
You will become part of a warm and supportive community.
You can have flexibility within your curriculum along with support to help you use effective teaching practices. We will help you grow as a teacher.
Satanta is a great place to raise a family!
USD 507 is located in Satanta, Kansas. The school district is classified as 1A with about 250 students K-12. We hold classes in two buildings, elementary and junior-senior high. Extra-curricular activities include football, volleyball, basketball, track & field, baseball, softball, cross country, scholars` bowl, forensics, band, vocal, and cheerleading. We offer vocational classes in agriculture, industrial arts, business, art, and family and consumer sciences.
Satanta is a vibrant community located in Southwest Kansas on US Highway 56. The population is approximately 1,200. Many of our patrons work in the agriculture industry on family-owned farms, feedlots, and beef packing plants in nearby communities. Other major employers include Satanta District Hospital, family clinic, long-term care center, Centera Bank, and the oil & gas industry. Our hospital includes a new assisted living facility. We have a thriving recreation department with activities for all ages including basketball, football, volleyball, softball and adult fitness (including a fitness center that is accessible 24 hours a day). The Satanta Area Arts Council and Dudley Township Library offer a variety of cultural activities as well.
Satanta is within driving distance of several larger communities including Liberal, Garden City, and Dodge City.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
USD 507 reimburses $200 per credit hour for approved college courses. USD 507 provides 100% reimbursement for ESOL licensure. We also pay $425 per month towards health insurance, and we offer 10 paid time off days.
District’s current salary schedule:
Starting salary is $41,095. Candidates may request a full salary schedule.
District’s Mentoring Program:
We provide one-on-one mentoring for all new teachers.
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
www.usd507.org
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Scott County Schools, USD 466
District Classification: 3A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 500-999
Counties served: Scott County
Scott City is a very progressive community in far western Kansas. Our school district receives tremendous support for our student achievements. There are plenty of opportunities for recreation, and Scott City is a great place to raise a family. Consider joining the Beaver Community!
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 10-19
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
Our district covers $8,000 for our single health plan, $9,000 for our employee plus spouse or children, and $10,000 toward our family health plan. We also match $600/year toward our 403b plan. All employees are covered with a $25,000 life insurance plan, as well.
District’s current salary schedule:
Our base salary is $47,380.
District’s Mentoring Program:
SWPRSC in Sublette supports our mentoring program.
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
www.usd466.com
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Spearville, USD 381
District Classification: 1A
Number of Students enrolled in district: 499 or less
Counties served: Ford County
Spearville USD #381 is a rural, small-town district with an average class size of 15-20 students. Our community is proud of its school system and supports the school system very well. Spearville is located in southwest Kansas. The location provides a small-town atmosphere, with most city amenities only 20 miles away. USD 381 is an outstanding school district with a strong tradition in student academic success and athletics. All students are provided with a tremendous education.
Spearville is a safe community, and the school district offers its students a safe and orderly learning environment. The school district's climate is positive and proactive with the goal of assisting all students to achieve their greatest potential with cutting-edge technology and current instructional resources.
Number of expected teacher hires for upcoming school year: 0-9
Current Incentives for teacher candidates:
Competitive Pay Scale
Possible Sign-on Bonus
$7,200 in benefits
District’s current salary schedule:
Starting Salary for 24/25 school year is $44,500
District’s Mentoring Program:
Spearville works closely with our area service center as well as assigning a mentor teacher to assist and guide our new teachers. Spearville also provides additional time monthly for lesson planning, quality professional development and PLCs for all the teachers in our district.
District’s recruitment video:
Contact Info:
www.usd381.org
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