Purpose Statement
To create flexible grade level programs and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments. There may be occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue; occasional interaction among unruly children.
Reports To        Building Principal
Supervises        Students as assigned
Education           Bachelors degree, or higher
Qualifications    Appropriate certification for subject area and grade level as defined by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)
Experience        Preferred but willing to provide mentor for first year teacher
Terms                Salary and work year to be determined according to the current schedule and Negotiated Agreement.
FLSA Status       Exempt
Evaluation          Performance evaluation done by Building Principal using KEEPS
Continuing Education/Training                             Certificates & Licenses 
        Professional Development                                      Teachers Certification and/or License
        Annual Training Videos
Clearances                                                                        
    Clearance through KSDE
    Pre-employment Physical

To view the full Job Description, please see the attached document.

For futher details contact Emily Noe at [email protected] or call 316-776-3340

Salary based on experience and education. Current negotiated agreement benefits for certified staff are $415 applied towards Health insurance, employee match of $30 minimum � $150 maximum if enrolled into a 403b plan after one year of employment; District paid term life insurance; and paid leave days.  Other benefits offered are salary protection, cancer insurance, voluntary life & AD&D, KPERS, voluntary life, accident insurance, and employee daycare. See benefit guide for full benefits available. The current negotiated agreement and benefit guide can be found on the district website (www.usd394.com) under Faculty. Salary steps are not based on years of experience. Subject to change for the 2026-27 school year.