2nd Grade Teacher

Others offered are 10 sick days/year that accumulate to a max of 75. District buys unused sick days back at $35/day. 1 personal day and 4 emergency days. District pays for staff to to be ESOL certified through Newman University. District also offers partial reimbursement for those seeking a Masters degree. For those willing to reside within the district boundaries, the district will help reimburse moving expenses up to a max of $1500. 

Base salary for 25-26 school year is $45,800

USD 483 - Southwestern Heights is a consolidated Jr/Sr High School comprised of students from the communities of Kismet, Plains and the Hayne area. Two elementary schools are also located in the district. One in Kismet; pre-K-2nd grades, the other in Plains; 3-5th grades. Our district enrollment is 570 students. The school district encompasses 541 square miles. 

USD #483 has an outstanding reputation and a strong tradition of excellence. Southwestern Heights Jr/Sr High serves 304 students grades 6-12. Currently, there are 135 students in the junior high and 168 students in the high school. The Jr/Sr High School is located on Highway 54 between Kismet and Plains, 17 miles east of Liberal.

Southwestern Heights High School is a 3A KSHSAA school and a proud member of the Hi-Plains League.  Average class size is 14 students. Our district is also a member of the Southwest Plains Regional Service Center, located in Sublette.