Agriculture Teacher – Canton-Galva

*Ms. Simpson is pursuing another opportunity.

*This is a 2-teacher program.

Agriculture Education/FFA Sponsor

Canton-Galva USD 419 • usd419.org

Agriculture Education/FFA Sponsor:  Canton-Galva USD 419 is seeking qualified, licensed applicants for Agricultural Teacher/FFA sponsor at the junior/senior high school.  If interested in this position, please complete the online application on jobs.educatekansas.org or the certified application on our district website. Any questions regarding this position may be directed to Tyson Kendrick, JSHS Principal at kendrickt@usd419.org, or call the junior/senior high at (620) 628-4401.

Benefits Information

The district will provide also Flexible Fringe Benefit Program, Cafeteria Section 125 Salary Reduction option for all employees. Previous fringe benefit amounts are now included in the salary schedule. The Salary Reduction Plan will include the following: (1) Health & Dental Insurance, (2) Cancer Insurance-Occidental Life, and (3) American Fidelity Assurances package to include all the available options. USD 419 Canton-Galva will pay 100 percent of the premium for the $ 6,000 deductible, non-grandfathered, single plan through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, which is $ 613/month for the 2025-26 teacher contract. District employees will also have the option to purchase other plans, from the ESSDACK non-grandfathered plan, but will personally bear the expense over $ 613/month.

Salary Information

Salary schedule and benefits are available on our website, http://www.usd419.org; ’employment’, then ‘negotiated agreement’, Our beginning base (BS+0) is $ 43,000, during the 2025-26 school year. The Agricultural Education teaching position has an extended contract for extra days, and there is also a stipend for FFA sponsorship.

Employer Information

Canton-Galva is a small rural school located in the heart of Kansas. We serve students grades Pre-K – 12 grade. Our grade levels range in size from 16-28 students. The staff at Canton-Galva are a mix of youth and experience but all are hard working, caring individuals who do what is best for the students. They are willing to spend the time and energy that it requires to help students learn. The various committees that teachers serve on are very active and responsible for the success of the students. Both communities are great places to raise children. Our location serves us very well. We are only a short drive to McPherson, Salina, Wichita, Hutchinson, Emporia, Manhattan and only 2.5 hours from Kansas City. The lakes, campgrounds, golf courses, theaters and shopping areas all within a short distance. Hunting,fishing, and other recreational activities are available for those who wish to participate.

Job Contact Address

109 South Main
Canton, KS 67428

Job Start Date: August-6-2026

Applications Due By: July-1-2026

Job Contact Information

Tyson Kendrick
kendrickt@usd419.org
316-617-1463

Agriculture Teacher – Paola

*Mr. Schull is pursuing something outside of education.

*This is a 2-teacher program.

From Mr. Hines (Principal): We offer an 11% supplemental for FFA sponsorship in addition to 12 extended contract days.  Our base salary will be $50,600. With the FFA stipend and extended contract a beginning teacher will be over $59,000.  PHS has an off campus animal lab with classroom space in addition to two classrooms, a shared office and a welding shop at the high school.  

Secondary Agriculture Education Teacher – Paola High School

Paola USD 368 • www.usd368.org

Paola High School is seeking applicants with Secondary Agriculture Education certification for an Agriculture and FFA teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualified applicants would hold licensure that allows them to teach a combination of high school level Intro to Ag, Ag Welding, Animal Science/Health, and Food Science courses.

Position may include extended contract days and supplemental contracts for FFA sponsorship and/or Animal Science Lab supervisor.

Coaching opportunities or additional supplemental positions may also be available for interested candidates.

Paola High School uses a Block Schedule with 85 minute class periods. Teachers have an 85 minute plan period and teach three classes every day. Paola High School’s two-teacher Agriculture Department and FFA chapter has a long history student success, including a 2026 Kansas FFA Top 5 Sweepstakes finish. 

Applicants can contact Paola High School Principal Jeff Hines with any questions by emailing jeff_hines@usd368.org 

Position open until filled.

Interested applicants may apply at:

https://paola.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=917

Salary Information

2026-2027 BS Base = $50,600 2026-2027 MS Base = $54,575

Job Contact Address

1115 E. 303rd Street
Paola, KS 66071

Job Start Date: August-3-2026

Applications Due By: August-1-2026

Job Contact Information

Jeff Hines
jeff_hines@usd368.org
913-294-8010

Ag Teacher – Pretty Prairie

*Ms. Steckly has accepted a different position.

Ag Education/ FFA Sponsor

Pretty Prairie USD 311 • www.usd311.com

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Benefits Information

Board Paid Health Insurance Policy (90% covered by BOE.) 10 sick days; 3 personal days. Sick days can be transferred to personal with Admin permission.

Salary Information

$43,800 for 175 contracted days. Extended Contract for Ag. FFA Sponsor stipend.

Employer Information

Pretty Prairie USD 311 is a 1A school district with approximately 325 students in Grades PreK-12.  We are located in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, a south-central Kansas community of 600 people.  Pretty Prairie is located 20 minutes south of Hutchinson and 40 minutes west of Wichita. 

USD 311 has three attendance centers in Pretty Prairie:  Pretty Prairie Elementary School (PreK-4), Pretty Prairie Middle School (5-8), and Pretty Prairie High School (9-12).

For more information, please visit our website at www.usd311.com.

Job Contact Address

206 East Main
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570

Job Start Date: June-1-2026

Applications Due By: May-31-2026

Job Contact Information

Ashley Anderson
andersona@usd311.com
620-459-6241

Extension Agent – Cottonwood District

Cottonwood District 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent

Extension agents are educators, connectors and innovators who serve as a link between K‑State and communities across Kansas. This agent will lead the Barton County 4-H program to empower youth through connection, learning and leadership opportunities.

Office Location: Great Bend, KS.
Application Deadline: June 1.

View the position announcement (PDF).
Go to the Cottonwood District 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent search page.

Extension Agent – Golden Prairie District

Golden Prairie District Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent

Extension agents are educators, connectors and innovators who serve as links between K‑State and communities across Kansas. This agent will support Golden Prairie District residents through research-based agricultural education, outreach and initiatives.

Details

Office Location: Grainfield, KS.
Application Deadline: May 18.
View the position announcement (PDF).
Go to the Golden Prairie District Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent search page.

Learn about more employment opportunities on the K-State Extension Careers page.