Category: High School Ag Ed

*Nick Noterman is pursuing other opportunities.

High School Ag and FFA

Scott County Schools USD 466 • www.usd466.com

Scott Community High School is seeking a passionate and motivated Agriculture Education Teacher to lead our agricultural education program and serve as the FFA Advisor. This position plays a vital role in preparing students for careers in agriculture through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, leadership development, and career exploration. Scott City is proud of its strong agricultural community and offers modern welding and shop facilities to support high-quality, experiential learning.

Benefits Information

Single Health plan provided, 403 B match

Salary Information

Based on 26-27 Salary schedule, 10 month contract

Employer Information

Scott County School district covers 756 square miles and serves approximately 1,000 students in a county with a population of 6,000 and in a city of just under 4,000. The district encompasses all of Scott County along with parts of Logan, Wichita and Lane counties. We are located approximately 60 miles east of the Colorado border, and almost directly between the Nebraska and Oklahoma state lines.

U.S.D. 466 educates just over 1,000 students PreK-12. Scott City Elementary School serves PreK-2nd grade students. Class sizes average under 20 students per classroom. Scott City Middle School serves 3rd – 8th grades. Middle school students in grades 6-8 are offered a variety of elective classes during the day and multiple activities and athletics as extracurricular. Scott Community High School is a 9-12 building and is classified as a 3A school. High school students have a variety of options academically and in extra-curricular activities. Our students traditionally compete and perform well at the highest levels in the state. Also, students in grades 5-12 have 1:1 technology devices, and they take pride in our district and community.

In November of 2017, the community passed a $25 million dollar bond issue. The goals of the building projects were to enhance safety at each building, provide proper size for our student population, and become more efficient with aging structures. Highlights of the projects include a new front entry to each building, renovated classrooms in the elementary and middle schools, improvements at the football field and track, and a new 1,800 seat gymnasium. These projects coupled with the 2005 improvements made to the high school and the addition of field turf in a 2023 summer project provide quality facilities for our students, staff, and the community.

Scott City is a thriving community. In 2012, Scott City earned recognition at an “All American City.” This recognition was due largely to the efforts and successes of our community to grow and offer more opportunities to residents. We are a regional center within the immediate area. Our community offers business opportunity, health care, and recreational events, among other interests. Some highlights of our community include:

• More than a dozen restaurants with a variety of cuisine.
• Multiple shopping opportunities including downtown shops.
• Five Hotel/Motel establishments.
• Three Banks
• Hardware store and lumber yard.
• Multiple service businesses
• New Law Enforcement Center
• Strong Health Care Community including:
  • New Hospital with latest addition in 2019
  • Dental Office
  • Optometry Office
  • Chiropractors
  • Pharmacy
  • Retirement Home
  • Mental Health Facility
• Recreational opportunities including:
  • Lake Scott State Park 10 miles north of town
  • Multiple parks with well-maintained grounds and equipment, and walking tracks.
  • Nine Hole Golf Course
  • City Pool
  • Recreation Sports Complex built in 2019
  • Indoor Arena and Activity Center
  • Fitness Center
• Tourism opportunities including:
  • Historical sites
  • Museum
  • Galleries
  • Memorials

Visit http://www.usd466.com/, and http://scottcityks.org/for more details about Scott City, KS.

Job Contact Address

704 S. College
Scott City, KS 67871

Job Start Date

August-13-2026

Applications Due By

May-1-2026

Job Contact Information

Aaron Dirks
adirks@usd466.org
620-872-7620

*Kara Quilter is pursuing other opportunities. This is a 2-teacher program.

Grades 7-12 Agriculture Teacher

Ellsworth USD 327 • www.usd327.org

USD 327 is accepting resumes for Elementary School Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Qualified individuals should possess the following credentials/qualities:

·         Hold a current and appropriate Kansas teaching license or qualify for and receive the initial teaching license at the appropriate grade level and in the assigned subject matter

·         Be able to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning

·         Implement lesson plans that actively engage students and provide for the individual needs of students through a variety of appropriate teaching strategies and techniques

·         Promote high standards for student performance, positive peer interactions and appropriate social behavior

·         Work cooperatively with other school personnel and parents/guardians

·         Adhere to USD 327 Board of Education approved policies and regulations

·         Maintain open lines of communications with administrative personnel keeping them informed of issues potentially requiring their attention

·         Be flexible and be able to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Building Principal

·         Effective communication skills

·         Must be physically present in the classroom

For more information about USD 327 visit our website at usd327.org.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter with resume to USD 327, Attn:  Deena Hilbig, PO Box 306, Ellsworth, KS 67439 or email to kwhetzel@usd327.org. (785) 472-5561

 An equal opportunity employer

Benefits Information

Benefits include: • Portion of health insurance benefit paid by the District • Option to purchase other health benefits; such as dental, vision • $25,000 life insurance policy • Paid personal days • Paid sick days • Matching 403b retirement of $50

Salary Information

Entry level salary starts at $43,260

Employer Information

www.usd327.org

Job Contact Address

P.O. Box 306
Ellsworth, KS 67439

Job Start Date

August-10-2026

Applications Due By

September-1-2026

Job Contact Information

Kim Whetzel
KWhetzel@usd327.org
785-472-5561

*Arika Haresnape is pursuing other opportunities.

Agricultural Education Instructor/ Assistant FFA advisor

Beloit USD 273 • www.usd273.org

Beloit USD 273 has an opening for an Agricultural Education Instructor/ Assistant FFA advisor. Beloit Agricultural Education and FFA is a strong two teacher program with a very engaged, aware, and supportive community. The program features newly updated tools, machines, and welding equipment, for both the Ag Mechanics and Welding programs as well as a 20x 40 greenhouse in support of Plant and Soil science and horticulture classes. Beloit FFA has incredible support from the community and district both valuing the program and supporting it financially. The district is in the early planning stages of designing a new ag facility with classrooms, shop, multipurpose space and kitchen and community donations in support of this project have totaled $130,000.  Supplemental positions for coaching and sponsorships available to qualified candidates. 

Benefits Information

USD 273-Beloit contributes $4,440 toward a single or family health and dental insurance policy. Other benefits include availability of cancer, disability, life insurance and 403(b) plans. $50 retirement match for KPERS 3 Members and a Grow your own program: USD 273 will supplement those pursuing their graduate degree. Benefits also include sick/compensated leave, professional development opportunities and KPERS.

Salary Information

Minimum starting salary for B.A. – $43,375 Minimum starting salary for M.A. – $45,413 (These salaries are based on the current salary schedule.) Credit will be given for years of teaching experience. • 9 Month Base: • FFA • Stipend TBD % of the base • 20 days extended contract Please contact USD 273 for additional information.

Employer Information

Beloit School District includes the city of Beloit and adjacent rural areas encompassing 565 square miles of North Central Kansas. Beloit has a population of over 4,000 people. The city is located on highways 24, 14 and 9. Beloit is located 15 minutes from Waconda Lake and Glen Elder State Park`s excellent recreational areas.

The Beloit School District offers all-day preschool, all-day kindergarten, special education programs, a comprehensive high school curriculum and an alternative program at the middle school and high school levels.

Beloit Elementary School is a fully accredited educational institution. The staff consists of 40 professionals, along with 2 secretaries, 31 paraeducators and aides, and 3 custodians. The enrollment at Beloit Elementary school has averaged 425 students each year for the last ten years. The average class size is 19 students per teacher.

Beloit Junior Senior High School is a fully accredited educational institution offering a comprehensive educational program regardless of a student`s post-secondary plans. Building staff includes 41 professionals, 3 secretaries, 13 paraeducators and aides, 3 custodians, 1 maintenance worker, and 1 director of buildings and grounds. Average enrollment grades 7-12 is 348, with an average class size of 16 students per teacher.

Beloit School District USD #273 is the host district for the Beloit Special Education Cooperative. The Beloit Special Education Cooperative provides a full continuum of services for students with disabilities in accordance to the Individuals with Disabilities Act 2004 (IDEA-R). The districts the cooperative serves are USD #107 Rock Hills, USD #272 Waconda, USD #273 Beloit, USD #298 Lincoln, and USD #299 Sylvan Grove. 

Job Contact Address

PO Box 547
Beloit, KS 67420

Job Start Date: August-5-2026

Applications Due By: March-1-2025

Job Contact Information

Tiffany Schroeder
tschroeder@usd273.org
(785) 738-3261

*Ms. Aldridge is pursuing another teaching opportunity. Reach out if you have any questions about this position.

Agriculture Education Teacher

Cheylin USD 103 • www.cheylin.com

Cheylin Public Schools is advertising for a full time agriculture teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. School will have a brand new greenhouse. Potential classes include Horticulture, Agriculture Leadership, Jr. High Exploratory Agriculture, Agriculture Leadership, Food Science, and Animal Science. 

Benefits Information

Cheylin pays 95 percent of a single health insurance policy through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas.

Salary Information

Salary schedule (BS+0) will be in excess of $42,200.

Employer Information

Cheylin USD 103 in Bird City is a 1A school district with 150 students K-12 and is located in Cheyenne County. Our four day school week has been in place for many years. Our average class size is 12. The regular school day starts at 8:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm Monday – Thursday.  We have 153 student days and 160 teacher contract days.  The teacher base pay is $41,200 with a single policy Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Benefit for all full time employees.  Cheylin USD 103 offers academic study/tuition reimbursement towards an advanced degree program (Masters).  The reimbursement rate is up to 75% of the tuition cost per hour up to a maximum of $200 per graduate credit hour.

The communities of Bird City and McDonald make up the Cheylin district.  The patrons are very supportive of a quality education for our students.

Cheylin School district has an excellent staff with a mix of both new and experienced teachers.  We have high academic expectations for all students and prepare students for post secondary education and/or career training.  Our students consistently perform well on Kansas State Assessments and are at the top of WKLL schools in scholarship testing.  We have a variety of vocational electives available in agriculture, industrial arts and business.  The district has a 1:1 Chromebook initiative in grades 1 through 12. 

Cheylin is part of the WKLL and participates in 6-man football, volleyball, basketball and track.    

We are located in the northwest corner of Kansas with vast farmland, great sunrises, beautiful sunsets, and clean air, just 35 miles northeast of Goodland and 60 miles northwest of Colby Kansas.  We have low cost of living, access to quality health care, and small town life that is 3 hours from Denver.

www.cheylin.com

Job Contact Address

605 Bird Ave.
Bird City, KS 67731

Job Start Date: August-10-2026

Applications Due By: August-1-2026

Job Contact Information

Jim Reece
reecej@cheylin.com
785-734-2341

*Melissa Strassburg is pursuing another opportunity. This is a 2-teacher program.

Coffeyville USD 445 • www.cvilleschools.com

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the purpose of the position is to develop students` skills and competence in the area of Agriculture.

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Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment required
• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Benefits Information

District pays the employer rates for a dependent or single plan in the Kansas State Employee Health Plan. There are five (5) different medical plans to choose from and two different providers. Medical, dental and vision plans are all available. District also pays for a $25,000 life insurance policy as part of the benefit package. Ten (10) sick leave days and three (3) personal days are available each year. Professional Development opportunities are numerous and available for both growth and movement on the salary schedule.

Salary Information

Placement on the USD 445 negotiated salary schedule based on experience and education level. Starting pay for new teacher on the salary schedule is currently $46,900. Experience, college credits and professional development points (from USD 445) are utilized in column movement on the salary schedule. Contracted days total 180. This does not include any possible supplemental pay that might be considered. If you are interested in supplemental positions, the salary would be in addition to what is your base salary amount.

LOCATION

Coffeyville USD 445 school district is located in southeast Kansas on the Oklahoma border; about 70 miles from Tulsa, Oklahoma and approximately 135 miles from Wichita, Kansas. Coffeyville is a progressive community, rich in history, diversity, and community pride.  For more information regarding the city`s demographics, industry, relocation packet and other related information, go to www.coffeyville.com

Job Contact Address

615 Ellis St
Coffeyville, KS 67337

Job Start Date: August-1-2026

Applications Due By: June-30-2026

Job Contact Information

Craig Correll
correllc@cvilleschools.com
620.252.6400