*This is a 2nd position. This position will focus on the Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems pathway.
Vocational AG Teacher (Free Housing & Four-Day Week)
Syracuse USD 494 • www.usd494.org/
Syracuse High School, USD 494, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated high school vocational teacher to join our team. We are a small, close-knit school situated in a rural agricultural area, where families and students alike value and demonstrate strong work ethic, ingenuity, and integrity. Our school community is committed to a culture of success and continuous improvement, fostering academic excellence and preparing students with the practical skills they will need for post-secondary success. Additionally, USD 494 operates on a four-day school week, with Fridays off.
With an enrollment of 144 students and average class sizes of 10 to 15 (for vocational courses), we are the perfect size to provide the resources needed for a strong program to flourish, while being small enough to ensure meaningful relationships are built with students that positively influence character and crucial soft skills.
Teaching responsibilities are flexible based on department needs and candidate strengths, but have traditionally included Metals I, Metals II, Metals III, Ag Power, and Ag Mechanics within a well-established department and an approved Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems pathway.
In addition to teaching, a variety of coaching and sponsorship opportunities are available. Whether its leading a sports team, advising student clubs, or helping to organize school events, you will have the chance to make a lasting impact on students beyond the classroom. These opportunities provide a way to engage with students meaningfully and foster a sense of community within the school.
Benefits Information
A complete single health insurance package including vision and dental is fully covered by USD 494. Family insurance packages have low premiums. Free housing is provided to all first year teachers at USD 494.
Salary Information
Base salary for the 2025-26 school year is $48,200
Employer Information
USD494, Syracuse, is located in western Kansas on highway 50 just 14 miles from the Colorado border and operates on Mountain Standard Time. USD #494 is a large 2-A district with a PK – 6 building and a 7-12 building located on a common campus. Both buildings continue to demonstrate high academic achievement and Syracuse High School has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School. The high school/middle school building was completed in the year 2000. The recent passage of a bond proposal by Hamilton County voters provided funding for a new multi-purpose gymnasium, agriculture education building, and modern track & field complex completed in October 2015. The district serves approximately 530 students and employs 45 licensed staff and 35 classified staff. Syracuse High School provides rigorous curricula and a variety of courses including concurrent classes for qualifying high school students and six CTE pathways. District technology is continuously upgraded and all 9 – 12 students are issued laptops for use at school and at home. Our elementary school offers an exceptional Early Childhood program and free all-day Kindergarten. Recent additions include two new state-of-the-art computer labs and technology upgrades for yet another lab as well as interactive classroom applications. Our third through sixth grades are departmentalized to help prepare students for junior high. Strong progressive leadership in both buildings and excellent teachers district-wide keep USD #494 on the cutting edge academically.
Job Contact Address
103 W. Ave F
Syracuse, KS 67878
Job Start Date: August-3-2026
Applications Due By: August-3-2026
Job Contact Information
Sami Dickson
sdickson@usd494.net
620-384-7872
Kansas Agricultural Education Vacancies 