Elementary Teacher

Western Plains USD 106 • www.usd106.org

Western Plains is seeking to fill an expected elementary teaching vacancy at its South Elementary School located in Bazine, Kansas, for the 2026-2027 school year.  

We are looking for an educator who values collaboration, consistency, and high-quality instruction, while looking forward to joining an experienced staff that has committed itself to impactful student growth.  

If interested, please send a letter of interest, resume, and references to Jeff Jones, Superintendent, 100 School Street, Ransom, KS 67572; or email at jjones@usd106.org.


Benefits Information

90% of the single health premium and 50% of the dental health premium

Salary Information

2026-27 base salary is $46,000

Employer Information

Western Plains USD 106 is a unique district that is the result of two consolidations. Schools are located in Bazine and Ransom, with the towns of Arnold, Brownell, and Utica also represented.  Our district features outstanding facilities, dedicated staff, supportive communities, and innovative thinking.  We are a small Class 1A school, with more than 130 students enrolled in our district.  This allows for an excellent student to teacher ratio as well as the opportunity to individualize and customize educational opportunities for students.  Our junior high and high school are members of the Western Kansas Liberty League and compete in 6-man football, basketball, volleyball, golf and track as well as providing opportunities for our students through KAYS, FFA, FBLA, art, music, forensics, journalism, robotics and scholars bowl.  Both of our elementary schools feature combined grade levels ( K/1, 2/3 and 4/5) and are always busy not only learning, but doing.  

District housing large enough for families is available for teachers in both Bazine and Ransom.  Both communities have recreation facilities, gas and automobiles service facilities, banks, and Ransom has both a medical clinic and hospital as well.  Both communities have easy access to larger population centers such as Hays, Dodge City, and Great Bend that are all with in an hour`s drive.  

Western Plains USD 106, is committed to excellence and offers great opportunities for both new and experienced teachers.  For more information, and a deeper look into the workings of Western Plains please refer to tour website at usd106.org. 

 

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Job Contact Address

100 School Street
Ransom, KS 67572

Job Start Date

August-1-2026

Applications Due By

May-1-2026

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