Vocational Ag Instructor - Middle/High School

West Franklin USD 287 • www.usd287.org

West Franklin U.S.D. # 287

Middle/High School Vocational Agriculture Instructor with FFA Sponsor Duties

TITLE: Middle/High School Vocational Agriculture Instructor at West Franklin High/Middle School in Pomona, Kansas.  

8-12 Agriculture Instructor

West Franklin USD 287 is accepting applications for the position of an Agriculture Instructor.  Interested applicants must have a current Kansas teaching license with the proper endorsements or is willing to obtain the endorsements needed for a proper license.  This position includes a stipend of 9% of the base salary as the FFA sponsor. WFHS just opened a new addition to our high school in January of 2020.  This addition includes a new 3500 square foot shop area with an attached 600 square foot classroom.  A greenhouse is also located just outside of the shop.  We also have an additional certified staff member that serves as an Assistant FFA Advisor and teaches two hours of agriculture classes daily.

All interested candidates should fill out the certified application found on the district web site, www.usd287.org. Please include a copy of your teaching license, resume, and transcripts.

The position is open until filled. Transition To Teaching Candidates are welcomed.

USD 287 offers full paid single BC/BS health plan, KPERS retirement, 10 days of discretionary leave per year accumulating up to 60 leave days, sick leave bank is available. Section 125 benefits & 403(b) plans are available. Salary will be per negotiated agreement. USD 287 gives full credit for years of teaching experience upon initial placement.

West Franklin USD #287 is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Start Date: August 11, 2022

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Jerry Turner, Superintendent  turnerj@usd287.org

Matthew Brenzikofer, Principal  brenzikoferm@usd287.org

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West Franklin USD 287 www.usd287.org

West Franklin USD 287 is located in Franklin County and provides instruction to approximately 640 students. The district includes the following schools: West Franklin Elementary at Appanoose (PK - 5), West Franklin Elementary at Williamsburg (PK-5), West Franklin Middle School (6-8) and West Franklin High School (9-12). West Franklin serves the communities of Centropolis, Pomona and Williamsburg.  West Franklin is located about 40 minutes southeast of Topeka, 40 minutes minutes southwest of Lawrence and less than an hour from the Kansas City metro area.

We believe all students can learn and that it is our responsibility to ensure students acquire knowledge, skill, and capability to function effectively as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.  We are a one-to-one Google school.

If you are looking for rural, safe environment, minutes from city life, West Franklin is a great place to work!




West Franklin USD 287

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USD 287 offers full paid single BC/BS health plan, KPERS retirement, 10 days of discretionary leave per year accumulating up to 60 leave days, sick leave bank is available. Section 125 benefits & 403(b) plans are available.

Salary Information

Salary will be per negotiated agreement. USD 287 gives full credit for years of teaching experience upon initial placement.

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West Franklin Unified School District 287 is comprised of two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.

 

The two elementary schools serve Pre-K through grade 5; Appanoose Elementary is located in a rural location 7 miles north of Pomona, while Williamsburg Elementary is located within Williamsburg city limits. West Franklin Middle School, serving grades 6-8 and West Franklin High School, which houses grades 9-12 are on the same campus and both are situated in the town of Pomona. West Franklin Learning Center serves students in grades 6-12 who function better in a non-traditional setting and is located on the campus of Williamsburg Elementary.

 

The primary goal of the West Franklin School District is to successfully educate all students to the highest level in a safe and respectful environment. Technology is a high priority and is integrated into all subjects. A strong emphasis is placed on reading and math skills in grades Pre-K through 5. Middle School offers strong academic core courses with a wide variety of exploratory experiences as well as opportunities to participate in a variety of inter-scholastic sports and extra-curricular activities. West Franklin High School offers 90 different courses as well as 28 extra-curricular activities, including 14 non-athletic organizations. WFHS partners with Neosho County Community College to provide dual courses awarded toward both high school and college transcripts. 

 

West Franklin USD #287 is the perfect setting for those that enjoy small-town rural life with access to city amenities or lakeside fun. Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka are within an hour drive. Pomona, Melvern and Clinton Lakes offer close recreational facilities for those interested in water sports or other outside activities. New, affordable housing is available in communities steeped in strong family values. For those who would choose to further their educational experience, Emporia State, Washburn University, Baker University, Ottawa University and the University of Kansas can be reached in around sixty minutes.

 

 

 

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Job Contact Address

510 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076

Job Start Date

August-12-2022

Applications Due By

August-1-2022

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