Secondary English Language Arts Teacher

Position Overview

USD 320 - the Wamego Public School system - has a vacancy for a Secondary English Language Arts Teacher at Wamego High School for the  school year.

A valid Kansas teaching license with a ELA endorsement for grades 9-12 is required for this position. This position will be posted until filled, and we encourage applicants to apply timely for best consideration.

Wamego USD 320 is a progressive school district committed to working cooperatively with families and the community to educate students to be responsible, problem‑solving citizens. Our four schools ensure that we have the best teachers using high‑impact teaching strategies to engage students in all tiers of learning, and we use the latest core curriculum resources to deliver Tier 1 instruction to all students.

• A completed online application form available on the USD 320 website at
• A resume.
• Current letters of reference.
• Transcripts (unofficial) for all college coursework.
• A copy of appropriate certification (when available).

The Kansas Education Employment Board application does not replace the USD 320 application.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Jodi Grover at 785‑456‑2214 or

Our teachers enjoy many benefits including an attractive salary schedule, a number of fringe benefits, generous sick leave (including a sick leave pool), small class sizes, a teacher mentoring program, and an excellent professional development program. Special incentives are available for teachers interested in earning their National Board certification, including a $2,000 annual bonus upon successful completion of the program.

• District-wide implementation of Kansas TASN MTSS, KAGAN Cooperative Learning, and professional learning communities.
• Advanced Placement courses at the high school.
• Community Mentoring Program at the high school.
• Parents as Teachers Program.
• Extensive vocational programs at the middle and high school.
• One-to-one technology devices for all students.

• Central Elementary (PreK‑2) renovated in 2011.
• West Elementary (3‑5) renovated in 2005.
• Wamego Middle School renovated in 2018 (including a new Science wing).
• Wamego High School renovated in 2005.
• Health & Performance Center added in 2019.
• Sports Complex with turf field, new track, press box, medical center, and new locker rooms added in 2019.
• Educational partnership with Highland Community College & Manhattan Area Technical College, providing concurrent college credit courses during the school day.
• State‑of‑the‑Art District Kitchen added in 2018.