5th Grade Teacher for SY26-27

West Franklin U.S.D. # 287

Classroom Teacher

Job Description

TITLE: 5th Grade Teacher - West Franklin Elementary @ Appanoose

QUALIFICATIONS:Current Kansas Teaching Certification

West Franklin USD 287 is accepting applications for a fifth grade teacherposition atWest Franklin Elementary @ Appanoose during the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must have a current KS teaching license.

All interested candidates should fill out thecertified applicationfound on the district web site. Please include a copy of your teaching license resume and transcripts.

The position is open until filled.

USD 287 offers full paid single BC/BS health plan KPERS retirement 10 days of discretionary leave per year accumulating up to 60 leave days sick leave bank is available. Section 125 benefits & 403 (b) plans available. Salary will be per negotiated agreement. USD 287 gives full credit for years of teaching experience upon initial placement.

West Franklin USD #287 is an equal opportunity employer.

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It is the policy of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 287 Pomona Kansas to assure equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race religion color sex disability national origin ancestry or age and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities to everyone.

This policy covers all aspects of employment relationships including recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training and apprenticeship compensation layoff termination and harassment.

Employer Information

West Franklin USD 287 - Statement: WE ARE COMMITTED to serving our school community by providing a safe structured learning environment that develops productive citizens who persevere through challenges.

West Franklin USD 287 is located in Franklin County KS and provides instruction to approximately 620 students. The district includes the following schools: West Franklin Elementary at Appanoose (PreK-5) West Franklin Elementary at Williamsburg (PreK-5) West Franklin Middle School (6-8) and West Franklin High School (9-12). West Franklin USD 287 serves the communities of Centropolis Pomona and Williamsburg. USD 287 is a member of the Three Lakes Education Cooperative.

West Franklin Elementary @ Appanoose is a PreK-5 building located approximately 7 miles north of Pomona. WFEA has 16 certified staff members with two sections at each grade level. There is approximately 160 students at WFEA.

Notice of nondiscrimination: It is the policy of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 287 Pomona Kansas to assure equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race religion color sex disability national origin ancestry or age and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities to everyone.

This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training and apprenticeship compensation layoff termination and harassment.

Required Experience:

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