Secondary Social Studies

Job Summary

Baxter Springs High School is seeking a 9-12 Social Studies teacher for the 2026-27 school year—specifically in the areas of Government and World History. Candidates should hold appropriate certification in the state of Kansas or be able to obtain certification in the state of Kansas. Coaching opportunities may be available, but not required for employment. USD 508 is currently in its third year of a four-day school week—Tuesday-Friday.

Candidates should apply online via the district website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..usd
508.org/

Baxter Springs, a city full of history, with a population of approximately 5,000, is located in extreme southeast Kansas, at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Within minutes, you can drive to Joplin, MO, which is a regional business center for the 4‑state region of KS, OK, MO & AR. Baxter Springs is centrally located with Tulsa, OK 90 minutes to the south, Kansas City 2 hours to the north, Branson, MO 2 hours to the east and Wichita 2 hours to the west.

The entire business district of Baxter Springs is located on HISTORIC ROUTE 66, which is our “main” street. Come and experience the “mother road”, walk where Civil War battles were fought, visit our National Cemetery, designated by President Abraham Lincoln, and experience our rich mining and cow town heritage.

Baxter Springs offers many recreational opportunities with fishing on Spring River, upland game hunting, Grand Lake O’the Cherokees, golfing, bowling, baseball, softball, soccer, hiking and many other opportunities. Come and experience Baxter Springs—big enough to be progressive, but small enough to offer quality of life!!

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #508 is a progressive school district of approximately 1,000 students and 75 faculty. Our facilities include departmentalized buildings with PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. We have completed building a new Middle School for 7‑8 grade and additions to our K‑2 and 3‑6 buildings. All buildings have FEMA approved storm shelters. We will be moving into these new facilities in the 2nd semester of the 2013‑14 school year.

Technology is a vital tool in the learning process and we are proud that Baxter Springs is very progressive in the use of technology at all grade levels. Academics is the primary focus of USD#508, and USD#508 has consistently been awarded both STATE and NATIONAL recognition, and continues to excel. All of our buildings achieve AYP. Extra‑curricular activities also play an important role in a student’s education, and USD#508 students continue to receive not only conference, but State titles as well.

• Candidates should hold appropriate certification in the state of Kansas or be able to obtain certification in the state of Kansas.

• Coaching opportunities may be available, but not required for employment.

Job

Start Date:

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Applications Due By: 06/05/2026

Job Contact Information: 1108 Military Avenue, Baxter Springs, KS 66713, USA. Get directions to this location on Google Maps.