Spanish Teacher - Paola Middle School

Overview

USD 368 is seeking certified teaching applications for a Middle School Spanish position at Paola Middle School. This position is for the  school year, with an anticipated start date of 8/3/2026.

This position is anticipated to teach 6th-8th grade Spanish courses.

Applicants should hold a KSDE licensure with a Spanish endorsement for grades 6-8.

Paola Middle School serves approximately 450 students in grades 6-8.

For more information about the position, please contact Mark Bloustine, PMS Principal, via  or .

Bachelor`s Degree Base = $49,600

USD #368, Paola, is a progressive rural district with an easy 20-minute access to the Kansas City metro area and its amenities. The district serves approximately 2,000 students. The district includes two elementary schools (one K-2 and one 3-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12). The district includes an Adult Education center and the Parents as Teachers program.

Paola is the host district for an eight-district special education cooperative program.

USD 368 is proud to recognize Sunflower Elementary as one of only four Kansas buildings to earn the National Blue Ribbon Award for 2024. District technology includes a dedicated technology integration specialist to support teachers with technology integration in the classroom, a wireless technology environment, network upgrades, 1 to 1 Chromebooks in grades 6-12, utilization of iPads to support elementary student engagement, and Smart Board technology in all core classrooms.

USD #368 is committed to using technology as a tool to enhance learning and to support a dedicated professional teaching staff.

Paola provides a mentoring program for first and second year teachers. Beginning teachers are paired with master teachers for support and guidance. At the completion of the program, new teachers have fulfilled the Kansas State Department of Education requirements to move from an initial to professional teaching license. Professional development is a vital part of continued growth for all licensed personnel.

Paola schools are an integral part of a progressive community featuring an active town square, a growing business corridor, new housing complexes, and quick four-lane access to all of the Kansas City amenities. It is a great place to live, where people care about their children, schools, community and each other. More information can be found on our website, www.usd
368.org. Come visit our community and schools.