$1,000 Signing Bonus for Certified Positions!
Are you passionate about inspiring students through hands-on learning and real-world skills? Do you thrive in a supportive small-town environment where innovation in education is not only encouraged but celebrated? Stafford USD 349 is seeking a dynamic Secondary Industrial Arts Teacher to join our forward-thinking district. Stafford proudly offers a Construction and Design Pathway, supported by a fully-equipped, spacious shop that allows students to explore creativity, craftsmanship, and career-ready skills.
Why Stafford?
Stafford is a welcoming rural community—an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. Centrally located, we’re a short drive from Hutchinson, Great Bend, and Pratt, offering the perfect blend of small-town comfort and regional access. The cost of living in Stafford is ~20% lower than the state average. Stafford is perfect for educators looking to relocate to a friendly, affordable community with strong support systems.
What We Offer
Salary & Benefits
- $1,000 Signing Bonus for Certified Positions
- Competitive salary per Negotiated Agreement
- 100% District-Paid Single Health Insurance (or prorated family coverage)
Professional Growth & Support
- Collaborative, innovative school culture
- Leadership-supportive Board of Education
- Club sponsorship and sport coaching available if desired (and optional if not)
What Makes Stafford Schools Exceptional
Innovative Academic & Career Programs
- Robust CTE pathways including: Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, Entrepreneurship/Marketing, Building Trades, Programming, Teaching, and Agriculture/FFA
- On-Campus Day Care, Early Learning Preschool, & Parents as Teachers support families from birth onward
- Small class sizes that allow for meaningful relationships and individualized instruction
- Recognized as a Kansas Healthy School for strong health and wellness initiatives
- 21st Century Community Learning Grants support vibrant after-school programs (STARS for K–12 & Trojan Zone at HS)
Community & Lifelong Learning
- Active Education Foundation offering scholarships and resources to enhance student and staff success
- Stafford is close to scenic natural areas and wildlife, including the nearby Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which offers bird-watching, nature walks, and outdoor enjoyment.
- Stafford has local healthcare services, including a county hospital and clinics for basic medical needs.
- USD 349 is involved in health and wellness initiatives and community programs, which can enhance overall well-being.
Join Our Team
If you value a district where your creativity is valued, your voice matters, and your work genuinely changes the community, we want to meet you! Help us continue building a district where learners thrive, and educators make a difference. Ready to make a real impact? Apply today and become part of a team that invests in you as much as you invest in your students.
Learn more at: stafford349.com
