Early Childhood Education Specialist

Thank you for your interest in USD 305 Salina Public Schools.  We are a proud district with the mission of "Transforming Salina and the World!"  USD 305 Salina Public Schools is dedicated to ongoing improvement of our academic programs and to the success of every child.  We invite you to join our team which currently serves over 7,000 pre-school through 12th grade students.  Educational positions are available in our early-learning center, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, special education cooperative, and an adult education center

Salina USD 305 is a progressive, learner-focused school district dedicated to systemic change and innovation. Academic achievement for all students is the focus of every decision made in Salina USD 305. We believe our entire school community is responsible for the success of our students and we each share in the responsibility. This takes everyone - working cooperatively - to reach our common goal!

Transforming Salina and the World! 

Salina USD 305 provides the perfect place to learn and grow. Our students continue to make positive gains on the Kansas state assessments and score at or above the state average on the ACT. Graduation rates are far above state and national averages. Our community has high expectations for our schools and high expectations for each student. Our schools are safe, orderly learning environments where mutual respect and acceptance are the norm, and high-achieving students and staff can thrive! 

Our School Community

Salina, Kansas family-oriented community in our nation`s heartland, blending just the right amount of rural heritage and hospitality with the excitement and amenities of urban America to make Salina a great place to live, work and visit! 

Support for modern facilities and access to state-of-the-art technology are just two examples of this community`s bold and visionary commitment to public education. The community expects our public schools to succeed and is willing to step in and do what it takes to make this happen. Our Strategic Plan, a road map for the new millennium, was established by community members and educators working together. 

Academic Focus

Academic achievement for all students is at the center of every decision made in Salina USD 305. This is the focus of the district`s long-range strategic planning and the continuous school improvement process. 

 Award Winning Schools and Students

The distinctions earned by schools, staff and students of Salina USD 305 are too numerous to list here! These include local, state and national awards and recognitions, such as Teachers of the Year, Horizon Awards for New Teachers, a national Blue Ribbon School, state and national fine arts and academic awards and state athletic championships...to name just a few!