High School Social Studies (Free Housing & Four-Day Week)Syracuse USD 494 • www.usd494.org/ Syracuse High School, USD 494, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated high school social studies teacher join our team. We are a small, close-knit high school with a strong culture of success and continuous improvement, committed to fostering academic excellence and preparing students for post-secondary success. Additionally, USD 494 operates on a four-day school week, with Fridays off. With an enrollment of 144 students and average class sizes of 15 to 20, you will have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with students and families. Teaching responsibilities will include two blocks of U.S. Government, with additional course assignments to be determined based on department needs and candidate strengths. In addition to teaching, there are a variety of coaching and sponsorship opportunities available. Whether its leading a sports team, advising student clubs, or helping to organize school events, you will have the chance to make a lasting impact on students beyond the classroom. These opportunities provide a chance to engage with students in meaningful ways and foster a sense of community within the school. Benefits Information A complete single health insurance package including vision and dental is fully covered by USD 494. Family insurance packages have low premiums. Free housing is provided to all first year teachers at USD 494. Salary Information Base salary for the 2024-25 school year is $46,800. The base salary will increase after negotiations for the 2025-26 school year are completed. Employer Information USD494, Syracuse, is located in western Kansas on highway 50 just 14 miles from the Colorado border and operates on Mountain Standard Time. USD #494 is a large 2-A district with a PK - 6 building and a 7-12 building located on a common campus. Both buildings continue to demonstrate high academic achievement and Syracuse High School has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School. The high school/middle school building was completed in the year 2000. The recent passage of a bond proposal by Hamilton County voters provided funding for a new multi-purpose gymnasium, agriculture education building, and modern track & field complex completed in October 2015. The district serves approximately 530 students and employs 45 licensed staff and 35 classified staff. Syracuse High School provides rigorous curricula and a variety of courses including concurrent classes for qualifying high school students and six CTE pathways. District technology is continuously upgraded and all 9 - 12 students are issued laptops for use at school and at home. Our elementary school offers an exceptional Early Childhood program and free all-day Kindergarten. Recent additions include two new state-of-the-art computer labs and technology upgrades for yet another lab as well as interactive classroom applications. Our third through sixth grades are departmentalized to help prepare students for junior high. Strong progressive leadership in both buildings and excellent teachers district-wide keep USD #494 on the cutting edge academically.
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Syracuse, KS 67878 Job Start Date August-5-2024 Applications Due By August-1-2024 Job Contact Information |