Middle/High School Assistant Principal

West Franklin USD 287 • www.usd287.org

2025-2026 West Franklin Middle/High School Assistant Principal

 USD 287 - West Franklin Schools is currently accepting applications for 6-12 Assistant Principal for the 2025-2026 school year.  This position will work closely with the Superintendent and Principal to provide leadership for the schools educational programs.  Direct responsibilities include teacher supervision and evaluation, student supervision and discipline, and other duties as assigned.  This position has a 220-day contract with a contract start date of July 28, 2025.

 Successful candidates with a minimum of three years of certified experience is preferred.  Candidate must possess appropriate Kansas administrative certification and successful teaching and/or administrative experience at the secondary level.

 Please submit the following items:

Resume

Cover Letter

3 Letters of Reference

Application

Transcripts

Copy of current license

 Apply at https://usd287.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx

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  Salary commensurate with experience, district-paid BCBS single health insurance policy, $300 cell phone stipend, 10 discretionary days.  Section 125 and 403b plans are available.

 

Job Start Date:  July 28, 2025

Applications Due By:  April 23, 2023

 Job Contact Information

Superintendent, Matthew Brenzikofer - brenzikoferm@usd287.org - 785-566-3396

Principal, Kelci Patterson- pattersonk@usd287.org - 785-566-3392

 Employer Information

 West Franklin USD 287 - http://www.usd287.org/

 Mission Statement:  WE ARE COMMITTED to serving our school community by providing a safe, structured learning environment that develops productive citizens who persevere through challenges.

 West Franklin USD 287 is located in Franklin County, KS and provides instruction to approximately 650 students. The district includes the following schools: West Franklin Elementary at Appanoose (PreK-5), West Franklin Elementary at Williamsburg (PreK-5), West Franklin Middle School (6-8) and West Franklin High School (9-12).  West Franklin USD 287 serves the communities of Centropolis, Pomona and Williamsburg. USD 287 is a member of the Three Lakes Education Cooperative.

 West Franklin Middle/High School is located in Pomona, KS.  We are about 45 minutes southeast of Topeka, 45 minutes southwest of Lawrence and less than an hour from the Kansas City metro area.  USD 287 patrons recently passed a bond issue which provided building improvements throughout the district. The Middle/High School saw the construction of a new music room, weight room, ag shop, wood shop, gymnasium, and track.

 West Franklin Middle/High School employs 37 certified faculty, 2 counselors, and 2 administrators.  The 340 students on our campus have the opportunity to take part in 8 Career and Technical Education pathways, numerous clubs and activities including 9 different sports. West Franklin High School is in the 2A classification for football and 3A for all other sports.  West Franklin Middle/High School is a member of the Flint Hills League consisting of Cair Paravel, Chase County, Council Grove, Lyndon, Mission Valley, Osage City, Wabaunsee and West Franklin.

 Notice of nondiscrimination: It is the policy of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 287, Pomona, Kansas to assure equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, religion, color sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or age, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities to everyone. 

 This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training and apprenticeship, compensation, layoff, termination and harassment.

Benefits Information

District-paid BCBS single health insurance policy, $300 cell phone stipend, 10 discretionary days.  Section 125 and 403b plans are available.

Salary Information

 Salary commensurate with experience, district-paid BCBS single health insurance policy, $300 cell phone stipend, 10 discretionary days.  Section 125 and 403b plans are available.

Employer Information

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West Franklin Unified School District 287 is comprised of two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.

The two elementary schools serve Pre-K through grade 5; West Franklin Elementary at Appanoose is located in a rural location 7 miles north of Pomona, while West Franklin Elementary at Williamsburg is located within the city of Williamsburg. West Franklin Middle School, serving grades 6-8 and West Franklin High School are on the same campus and both are located in the city of Pomona.

The West Franklin School District`s Mission is to serve our school community by providing a safe, structured learning environment that develops productive citizens who can persevere through challenges.  While we provide a strong academic focus on reading and math in our curriculum, we are committed to providing a well-rounded education for all students.  Each elementary school (PreK-5) houses a preschool operated by Three Lakes Educational Cooperative and each has strong family support and Parent-Teacher Organizations.  

Students within the district culminate their education at West Franklin Middle School and West Franklin High School.  WFHS provides opportunities for students to engage in a variety of electives including 8 CTE Pathways.  Students at WFMS have the opportunity to participate in 13 extra-curricular activities while students at WFHS may participate in 19 extra-curricular activities, 4 academic organizations, and 3 outside clubs.  WFHS students may also participate in coursework through a variety of academic partners including Neosho County Community College (Ottawa), Washburn Institute of Technology, and Flint Hills Technical College as well as many online opportunities. 

West Franklin USD #287 is the perfect setting for those that enjoy small-town rural life with access to city amenities or lakeside fun. Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka are within an hour drive. Pomona, Melvern and Clinton Lakes offer close recreational facilities for those interested in water sports or other outside activities.  For those who would choose to further their educational experience, Emporia State University, Washburn University, Baker University, Ottawa University and the University of Kansas are within an hour of the district.

 

 

 

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Job Contact Address

510 E. Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076

Job Start Date

July-28-2025

Applications Due By

April-23-2025

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