Elementary Gifted Facilitator

Elementary Teacher

Derby Public Schools is seeking an elementary gifted facilitator for the  school year. Employee benefits include uncategorized PTO, paid parental leave and we accept PDC for salary placement. A copy of our salary schedule starts on page 8 of the Certified Employee Master Contract handbook. Interested applicants will need to complete an online application through Frontline. All inquiries should be directed to Dawn Gresham, Director of Special Education, at

We are committed to supporting qualified candidates who are actively completing or willing to enroll in the coursework required for this position. Applicants who are eligible to apply for a waiver will be considered, and the district is willing to work collaboratively with teachers as they complete certification or endorsement requirements.

Classroom Teacher, Job . All job descriptions are posted on our Job Description Index. Salary is based on experience and education: $50,003 - $85,354. The regular teacher contract is currently 184.5 days. See the 2026 Benefit Guide for more information on health insurance, supplemental insurances, and other benefits our staff are eligible for.

Elementary classroom teachers, as well as middle and high school language arts teachers, are required to obtain an ESOL endorsement by the end of their third year with the district. Requirements for obtaining the endorsement are determined by the Kansas State Department of Education and may include coursework and/or passing the appropriate exam. To support this process, the district provides access to a Canvas course designed to help teachers prepare for the exam.

The district will reimburse the cost of the exam once the ESOL endorsement has been completed and officially added to the teacher's license.

The Classroom Instructor creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Classroom Instructor must work closely with other staff and the administration of Derby Public Schools.

Principal and/or Program Director

Annual Contract

• Use planning and preparation time effectively.
• Promote a positive classroom environment.
• Provide quality instruction.
• Demonstrate appropriate professional responsibilities.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and mission of Derby Public Schools.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.