High School English (4 Day Week) with Coaching OpportunitiesWest Elk USD 282 • westelk.us West Elk is seeking applicants interested in teaching High School English for the upcoming school year. Candidates must hold, or be working toward licensure in the State of Kansas. West Elk has a history of strong academic rigor and success in ELA and is looking for the right person to continue this success....
There are also several coaching and sponsorship opportunities available for the upcoming year.
Please submit interest via KEEB or by contacting Martin Burke, superintendent, at 620.330.7144 (martin.burkesupt@westelk.us)
Benefits Information The West Elk Board of Education provides a single paid fringe benefit for its Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance fringe and will provide an additional $50/month for any of the family Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans. A variety of other options are available through the district`s Cafeteria Plan which includes dental, vision, life insurance, disability related plans including cancer, as well as annuities.
Salary Information West Elk offers a competitive salary schedule. All prior years of accredited experience will be honored as well as the highest degree attained plus additional college hours. The Board of Education has authority in the Negotiated Agreement to place a teacher on the Salary Schedule.
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West Elk USD 282 is located in Howard, Kansas, serving approximately 400 students in preschool through graduation. West Elk Schools operate on a four-day school week (155 student days/163 teacher contracted days), with Monday being the non-school day. West Elk USD 282 is classified as a 2A district and offers most traditional JH/HS athletics and extra-curricular activities for students. The district offers summer programming for K-8 students. West Elk has been recognized for high academic rigor and success, with the success of over 86% of our students meeting or exceeding Math and Reading standards on Kansas Assessments.
West Elk has competitive extra-curricular programs, and strong community support. Recently, the patrons of West Elk USD 282 showed their support by passing a bond election, with a 75% voting approval, for the purpose of building a new elementary wing, multi-purpose room, and staff work space. These facilities are now occupied by the PREK-6th grade elementary students.
West Elk is in the process of opening a full time early childhood center/daycare (birth-12) facility on campus. Enrollment for children of staff are protected and prioritized.
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1201 S. Highway 99, P.O. Box 607
Howard, KS 67349 Job Start Date August-1-2022 Applications Due By July-1-2023 Job Contact Information |