Elementary Teacher - Intermediate Grades 3-5

Location: Wamego

Elementary Teacher - Intermediate Grades 3-5

Wamego USD 320 •

USD 320 Elementary Teacher

USD 320- the Wamego Public School system- has a vacancy for an Elementary Teacher for the intermediate grades- 3-5- beginning the  school year. A valid Kansas teaching license with an Elementary endorsement is required for this position.

Persons interested in applying for this position must submit the following information on our online application site
- * A completed online application form. The application form is available on the USD 320 web site at  The application on the Kansas Education Employment Board does not replace the USD 320 application.

* A resume. Scan all the pages of your resume as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. We will only accept resumes attached to the online application.

* A complete and current set of credentials from your college placement bureau or current letters of reference. Scan your credentials/reference letters as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. Do not have your college placement bureau send us official/unofficial credentials to our district office. For the application process- we will only accept credentials/reference letters attached to the online application.

* Transcripts for all college coursework. Scan all of your transcripts as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. Do not have your college placement bureau send us official/unofficial transcripts to our district office. For the application process- we will only accept transcripts attached to the online application.

* A copy of appropriate certification when available. Scan your certification and attach it to the designated area on the online application. Do not have your college placement bureau send us an unofficial certification to our district office. For the application process- we will only accept certifications attached to the online application.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!

If you have questions about applying for this position- please contact Courtney Carpenter at  or

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Employer Information

Wamego USD 320 is a progressive school district committed to working cooperatively with families and community to educate students to be responsible, problem-solving citizens who produce quality work in their individual pursuit of excellence. We accomplish this by offering relevant, academically challenging and diverse learning experiences. We are passionate about kids! Our four schools ensure that we have the best teachers using high impact teaching strategies to engage students in all tiers of learning.

We use the latest core curriculum resources to deliver Tier 1 core instruction to ALL students. Our facilities are some of the best in the state and many of our students are competing at the state level in activities and athletics

The Wamego school district serves the needs of approximately 1,675 students in two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Enrollment has increased approximately 13% over the past 10 years. USD 320 is the sponsoring district for the Wamego Special Services Cooperative, which serves the needs of our students as well as those in two neighboring school districts. There are approximately 185 certified staff and 265 classified staff.

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 for teachers interested in earning their National Board certification are detailed in the district`s negotiated agreement and include a $2,000 annual bonus upon successful completion of the program.

USD 320 Innovative Teaching Techniques & Programs

* District-wide implementation of Kansas TASN MTSS, KAGAN Cooperative Learning, and professional learning communities

* Advanced Placement courses are offered at the high school

* Community Mentoring Program at the high school

* Parents as Teachers Program

* Extensive vocational programs offered at the middle school and high school

* One to One Technology devices for all students

District Highlights

* 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

* Technology Center

* 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

* Kansas Honor Flight

The Wamego Teachers Association…