Agriculture Teacher – Ashland

6-12 Agriculture Teacher

Ashland USD 220 • www.usd220.net

COME BE A BLUEJAY!

In the Heart of the Red Hills Where Agriculture Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders in one of Kansas most beautiful rural settings? USD 220 Ashland Public Schools is seeking a full-time Agriculture Education Teacher with a focus on Power, Structure, and Technical Systems for the 2026-2027 school year with a possible option for January 2026 start.

Join our two-teacher Ag Ed team in a community deeply rooted in agriculture and proud of its strong FFA traditions. Youll have the opportunity to teach hands-on courses in welding, ag mechanics, ag structures, and agriscience, all while shaping future innovators who will carry forward the legacy of rural Kansas.

Nestled among the red hills and wide-open ranchlands of western Kansas, Ashland offers more than just breathtaking sunsets it offers belonging. Our tight-knit community, dedicated Board of Education, and incredible local support make Ashland a place where educators thrive and students succeed.

Whether youre a Transition to Teaching candidate or a seasoned educator, Ashland is a welcoming place to learn, teach, and make a difference. Our small staff works collaboratively, and our leadership team is committed to supporting your success.

Ashland is the county seat of Clark County, Kansas, located about 50 miles south of Dodge City. USD 220 serves the communities of Ashland, Englewood, and surrounding rural areas, and competes in the KSHSAA 1A classification.

Please submit the following to:
 

Mrs. Paula Rice, Superintendent
price@usd220.net

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Three Letters of Reference
  4. Teaching License or Plan of Study and Praxis Scores

Benefits Information

  • Four-Day School Week (Monday–Thursday): Teacher contract of 166 days for an ideal work-life balance
  • Small Class Sizes: Average of 14 students, allowing for strong teacher-student connections.
  • Competitive Base Salary: $43,984 and up, based on experience and education.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, district paid medical emergency transport insurance, vision and other insurance options, 403b plan, sick bank, PTO days, FSA and HSA options
  • Annual Endorsement Stipends for ESOL, NPBTS, and Dual Credit credentials.
  • Professional Growth: External mentoring, internal instructional support, and active professional development and college course reimbursement per credit hour
  • Coaching & Sponsorship Opportunities available.

Salary Information

Base salary $43,984

Step $700 and Track $900

Multiple stipends ranging from 3% – 10%

Employer Information

Unified School District #220, Ashland Public Schools is small rural district in southwest Kansas. We are located fifty miles south of Dodge City. 

We operate on a four-day school week (Monday-Thursday) and our teachers are on a 166-day contract.  Our district is fiscally sound, and has competitive salary and benefits package.  Our community is very supportive of K-12 education. We have 96% attendance rate and 95-100% graduation rate, and 95% of graduates pursue post-secondary education. Our average class size is about 15 students.  

Job Contact Address

311 J. E. Humphreys Street,
Ashland, KS 67831

Job Start Date: August-1-2026

Applications Due By: September-1-2026

Job Contact Information

Paula Rice
price@usd220.net
620-635-2220

Agriculture Teacher – Pawnee Heights

Part Time Agriculture Instructor

Pawnee Heights USD 496 • www.phtigers.net

Pawnee Heights school district located in Rozel, Ks is looking for a part time Agriculture instructor. The responsibilities include teaching one class of Ag Mechanics, one class of Ag Welding, one class of Introduction to Agriculture daily, in addition to supervising any ag internships and being the FFA sponsor. The hours would be from 12:30 – 3:30 daily which includes a planning period. 

Salary Information

The salary would be determined by identifying what three hours of pay daily is based on the applicant’s placement on the 2026-2027 salary schedule. The current base salary for the 2025-2026 school year is $44,676. An additional stipend would be added for FFA sponsor duties. 

Job Contact Address

P.O. Box 98
Rozel, KS 67574

Job Start Date: August-14-2026

Applications Due By: June-30-2026

Job Contact Information

Traci Nuckolls
tracinuckolls@phtigers.net
620-527-4212

Extension Agent – Barber County

Barber County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent

Justin Goodno, Barber County Extension Agent

Justin Goodno began serving as the Barber County agriculture and natural resources extension agent on Jan 5. Barber County’s extension office is in Medicine Lodge, Kansas.

Goodno earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture business from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. He was most recently employed as an executive account manager for Sierra Cargill Marketing + Creative.

Agriculture and natural resources agents develop and deliver educational programming related, but not limited, to agronomic and livestock production; agricultural economics; management and public policy; horticultural production and management; natural resources conservation; and environmental stewardship.

More information about K-State Extension – Barber County is available online at barber.k‑state.edu. Contact Justin Goodno via email at jgoodno@ksu.edu.

Extension Agent – Greenwood County

Greenwood County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent

Clinton Laflin, Greenwood County Extension Agent

Clinton Laflin began serving as the Greenwood County agriculture and natural resources extension agent on Jan 5. Greenwood County’s extension office is in Eureka, Kansas.

Laflin earned both his bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications and animal science and his master’s degree in international agriculture from Oklahoma State University. He was most recently employed as the district director and livestock production agent for K‑State Extension – Midway District in Russell, Kansas.

Agriculture and natural resources agents develop and deliver educational programming related, but not limited, to agronomic and livestock production; agricultural economics; management and public policy; horticultural production and management; natural resources conservation; and environmental stewardship.

More information about K-State Extension – Greenwood County is available online at greenwood.k-state.edu. Contact Clinton Laflin via email at cllaflin@ksu.edu.