Jr/Sr High Science - 4 Day Week - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Dighton USD 482 • www.usd482.org


District: Dighton USD 482

Location: Dighton, KS

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience + Benefits

Incentive: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Position Overview

Dighton USD 482 is seeking a passionate and innovative Jr/Sr High Science Teacher to join our dedicated team. We are looking for an educator who is eager to empower students to own their learning in a supportive, rural environment. 

We value our staffs time and work-life balance. Our district operates on a 4-Day School Week, giving you three-day weekends to recharge, plan, or explore the beautiful Kansas outdoors. We are a close-knit, agricultural community that treats our school as the heart of the town.

Benefits & Incentives

  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for the successful candidate.

  • 4-Day Work Week: Enjoy a consistent three-day weekend schedule.

  • Competitive salary based on education and experience.

  • 90% District-paid health insurance options (Blue Cross Blue Shield).

  • Sick leave and personal leave days.

  • Small class sizes that allow for true relationship-building with students.

  • Supportive administration and a collaborative teaching environment.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging science curriculum for Junior High and High School students (specific courses may depend on certification/district needs, e.g., General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics).

  • Foster a positive and safe classroom environment that encourages inquiry and scientific thinking.

  • Utilize project-based learning and flexible scheduling to meet the needs of diverse learners.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to integrate science concepts across disciplines.

  • Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.

About USD 482

Dighton USD 482 serves approximately 250 students in Dighton, Kansas. Our mission is to "Empower Students to Own Their Learning." We are proud of our "hometown" atmosphere where every student is known by name. Our community actively supports our schools through the Dighton Public Schools Foundation, ensuring our teachers and students have the resources they need to succeed.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online through Educate Kansas or contact the district office directly.

Contact Information: email: mhendricks@usd482.org or call 620-397-2835

Dighton USD 482 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits Information

90% District-paid health insurance options (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Sick leave and personal leave days.

Salary Information

Competitive salary based on education and experience.

Employer Information

Dighton USD 482 is a small, rural district located in southwest Kansas and is an agriculturally based community.   Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is committed to offering the most cutting-edge learning opportunities to our students and is dedicated to student achievement and success at all levels.  Our mission at USD 482 is to Empower students to Own their Learning. We focus on continually improving our instructional practices to meet the needs of ALL of our students.

USD 482 has a Pre K-12 enrollment of approximately 210 students.  With the successful passing of a bond issue in 2012, our district has state of the art facilities and is comprised of one elementary school: PreK - 6 and Dighton Jr/Sr High School, which houses grades 7-12.  We have 1:1Chromebook initiative, grades 5-12, with grades PreK-4 having Ipads.  Our enrollment allows for small class sizes and opportunities for students to be involved in multiple activities.

 We are classified as 1A-Division II for activities and athletics.  Our students are well-disciplined and work hard on all fronts, academically and athletically.  We have many state champion athletes and quality opportunities for our students to excel in extracurricular events.  Our school district provides students opportunities to explore multiple career and technical pathways and college courses, as well as a rigorous core curriculum.

Our district is steeped in community pride, which recognizes that an excellent school system is the heart of a thriving rural community.  We have a very active Booster Club that promotes and supports not only athletics/activities, but academics as well.  

For more information about joining our TEAM, please contact Superintendent, Mathew Hendricks, mhendricks@usd482.org or call 620-397-2835.  We encourage you to check out our website at www.usd482.org and our facebook page

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USD 482 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, it`s programs or activities. Any question regarding the compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Mathew Hendricks, who may be reached at 620-397-2835, PO Box 878, Dighton, KS 67839, or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education

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Job Contact Address

710 E. Lincoln St.
Dighton, KS 67839

Job Start Date

August-10-2026

Applications Due By

May-5-2026

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