Employment
Apply today!
For questions regarding vacancies or the application process,
please call 620-341-2330 or email human-resources@usd253.net.
Dr. Erica Mickelson
Director of Human Resources
Phone: 620-341-2330
Fax: 620-341-2212
Mary Herbert Education Center
1700 W 7th Ave.
PO Box 1008
Emporia, KS 66801
At Emporia Public Schools, we believe that our staff are the heart of everything we do. Your passion, dedication, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of students—and we don’t take that for granted.
As the superintendent, I am proud to lead a district that values people first. We are building a culture where educators and staff are supported, respected, and empowered to grow. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a welcoming community, meaningful work, and opportunities to lead and learn.
We are excited about where we are headed—and we invite you to be part of it. Thank you for considering Emporia Public Schools. Together, we are shaping the future.
Dr. David McGehee, Superintendent
Small Class Sizes PreK-12
1:1 Student Chromebooks and Tablets
Award-winning schools, multiple years in a row
- Capturing Kids' Hearts, National Showcase School - Village Elementary
- Blue Ribbon School - Timmerman Elementary
Student Achievement & Success
Priority
Develop inspired and engaged learners through a safe and caring learning environment which fosters a balance of academic and social-emotional success.
Goals
- Improve achievement for all students.
- Support the social-emotional development of our educational community.
Culture & Communication
Priority
Grow relationships by engaging our diverse community through intentional, meaningful opportunities and purposeful communication.
Goals
- Create purposeful, community-wide educational activities that promote an inclusive culture of learning.
- Utilize multiple means of communication to engage all stakeholders.
Resources & Infrastructure
Priority
Develop and maintain infrastructure and resources that meet the ongoing needs of the educational community while maintaining financial security.
Goals
- Actively recruit and retain skilled, caring, diverse, and student-focused staff throughout the organization with competitive compensation and benefits.
- Provide, maintain, and evaluate safe and secure learning environments that meet the ever-changing, diverse needs of our students and staff.
- Provide Instructional resources and professional development to meet the ever-changing, diverse needs of our students and staff.
Your Benefits Working at Emporia Public Schools
This is a summary list of the many financial opportunities available to licensed employees of Emporia USD 253.
Insurance
Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Blue Choice. Employer pays a negotiated amount towards monthly premiums.
- Options from AmeriLife
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
- Group life insurance
- And more
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Active Employee Wellness Program
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Long and short-term disability
Compensation
- Contact our Human Resources Office at 620-341-2330 for more information:
- The current base salary
- Substitute pay for classroom teachers
- ESOL stipend
- Special Education stipend
- Longevity stipend
- National Board Teacher Certification stipend
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Supplemental job opportunities
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Recruitment and retention stipend for positions identified as hard to fill.
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Employer-paid deferred benefit plan
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Activities pass for district events
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Partial tuition reimbursement for dual credit & special education staff on waiver
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District pays for 15 hours of coursework for the ESOL endorsement
More Reasons to Join our Team
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Leadership opportunities
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Duty free lunch
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Plan time
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Professional Learning Communities
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Fully KSDE accredited
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Extra duty opportunities available
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Leaves of absence (contact our Human Resource Office 620-341-2330)
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Ana Bailon
Assistant Director of Human Resources
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Lica Barajas
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
