Band Teacher (4-Day Week)

Ashland USD 220 • www.usd220.net

Come Be a Bluejay!
USD 220 Ashland Public Schools is seeking a full-time Band Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

Join a district with a welcoming and involved community, a supportive and visionary Board of Education, and a strong commitment to academic excellence. Whether you're just beginning your teaching career or bringing years of experience, Ashland offers a nurturing environment where educators thrive.

Why Ashland?

Average class size of 14 students

Classroom aides in most elementary rooms

Four-day school week (Monday-Thursday)

166-day teacher contract

Starting base salary: $42,984 (increases with education and experience)

Up to 75% district-paid health insurance

Reimbursement per credit hour for continuing education

Stipends for ESOL, National Board Certification, and Dual Credit teaching

Coaching opportunities and strong professional development support

Longevity plan to reward long-term commitment

Support for New Educators:
Transition-to-Teaching candidates and first-year teachers are encouraged to apply! We offer dedicated support through internal and external mentoring, strong instructional and curricular guidance, and a close-knit staff that truly cares about your growth and success.

Certification Requirement:
Applicants must currently hold, or be eligible to hold, a valid teaching license issued in the United States. At this time, USD 220 is only able to consider candidates who are already certified or licensable to work as a teacher in the U.S.

About Us:
USD 220 serves the communities of Ashland, Englewood, and surrounding rural areas in Clark County, Kansas. Ashland is located approximately 50 miles south of Dodge City. Ashland High School competes in the KSHSAA 1A classification.

To Apply:
Please send the following application materials to:
Mrs. Paula Rice, Superintendent
price@usd220.net

Cover Letter

Resume

Three Letters of Reference

Copy of Valid Teaching License

We look forward to welcoming a new Bluejay to our team!

Benefits Information

Available upon request

Salary Information

$42,954

$700 step/$900 track

Multiple annual stipends for certifications

Employer Information

Unified School District #220, Ashland Public Schools is small rural district in southwest Kansas. We are located fifty miles south of Dodge City. 

We operate on a four-day school week (Monday-Thursday) and our teachers are on a 166-day contract.  Our district is fiscally sound, and has competitive salary and benefits package.  Our community is very supportive of K-12 education. We have 96% attendance rate and 95-100% graduation rate, and 95% of graduates pursue post-secondary education. Our average class size is about 15 students.  

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Job Contact Address

311 J. E. Humphreys Street,
Ashland, KS 67831

Job Start Date

August-1-2025

Applications Due By

August-1-2025

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