Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (4 Day Week) @Elk Valley USD 283

The district provides a single paid Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance policy. The district pays an additional $50/month for any of its Blue Cross/Blue Shield family policies.

The district offers a competitive salary and will place the candidate on the Salary Schedule based on prior years of accredited teaching experience as well as the highest degree earned plus college hours earned after the highest degree.

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.