*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
Kansas Agricultural Education Vacancies 