Teacher Secondary; Agriculture

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

TEACHER SECONDARY (Agriculture)

Salary: $51,000 to $82,942 Per Year

FTE: 1.0

Hours/Day: 8.0

Days per Year: 188 (new teachers)/186 (returning teachers)

School Year: 2026-27

• Kansas Teaching Certificate/License
• “Highly qualified” status according to KSDE and federal regulations
• SPED and/or ESL endorsement preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Principal or administrator designee

Provide an effective program of instruction based on the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

• Build instruction upon previously learned materials.
• Use a variety of teaching materials and techniques as appropriate for the content area.
• Use a variety of teaching materials and techniques as appropriate for all students/adults as assigned.
• Provide regular assessment of student/adult needs and progress.
• Provide appropriate re‑teaching, adaptation, and/or extensions if needed.
• Provide evidence of individual student/adult learning.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show evidence of such preparation.
• Demonstrate effective skills in reading, writing, math, and speaking as necessary for assignment.
• Demonstrate command of the subject matter for which assigned to teach/coordinate.
• Implement the district’s written curriculum and the state and district assessment program.
• Demonstrate commitment to learn and apply new instructional and technology skills related to assignment.
• Work with other staff members in planning building or district curriculum, instructional goals, objectives, methods, and assessments.
• Attend and participate in assigned staff/team meetings.
• Cooperate with others regarding selection, use, and sharing of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Establish and maintain communications with students, parents, colleagues and others as related to assignment.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Demonstrate respect and value for all students and staff.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards.
• Meet and instruct students/adults at designated location and times.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Maintain state certification/licensure standards for teachers in the field for which assigned.

• Possess and maintain licensure (certification) in the state of Kansas
• Ability to speak clearly and audibly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
• Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers
• Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner
• Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer system and communication equipment
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others

Lawrence Unified School District, LAWRENCE HIGH – Lawrence, Kansas