High School English Language Arts

In the Beautiful Red Hills, Where "a Thing of Beauty Is a Joy Forever" — and Teaching Makes It Last

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of readers, writers, speakers, and performers in one of Kansas’ most beautiful rural settings? USD 220 Ashland Public Schools is seeking a full‑time High School English Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

Join a collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to teach a range of English Language Arts courses, including Honors English, and possible options including drama, speech, and forensics. This position also allows flexibility for electives based on candidate strengths and interests, encouraging creativity, communication, and a love of learning in and beyond the classroom.

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 you are 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.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid teaching license or a plan of study with Praxis scores that meet district requirements.

• 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
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health insurance, dental insurance, district‑paid medical emergency transport insurance, vision and other insurance options, 403(b) plan, sick bank, PTO days, FSA and HSA options
• Professional Growth:
  External mentoring, internal instructional support and active professional development, and college‑course reimbursement per credit hour
• Coaching & Sponsorship Opportunities available

• Base salary $43,984
• Step $700 and Track $900
• Multiple stipends ranging from 3% – 10%

Unified School District #220, Ashland Public Schools is a 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 a competitive salary and benefits package. Our community is very supportive of K‑12 education. We have a 96% attendance rate and a 95‑100% graduation rate, and 95% of graduates pursue post‑secondary education. Our average class size is about 15 students.