Olathe Public Schools·Olathe, Kansas
The teacher is responsible for implementing the district curriculum to maximize student learning while supervising and evaluating students. They must also differentiate instruction to meet the diverse developmental and behavioral needs of all students.
Academic Year 2026-2027
The Olathe School District is the largest school district in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is located southwest of Kansas City, in Johnson County, Kan. The district serves students from Olathe and parts of Lenexa, Overland Park and Shawnee. Home to more than 30,000 students and 4,500 staff members, the district’s vision is Preparing Students for Their Future. For more information about the Olathe Public Schools, visit the district’s website at www.olatheschools.org [http://www.olatheschools.org]
This position instructs students in a classroom which could include students with educational risk factors, as well as students with special needs. The ability to form relationships with a wide variety of students and families is essential. Differentiating instruction for a wide range of developmental needs is required. The teacher must understand students with significant needs and behaviors and how to program for them. The teacher is responsible for the implementation of the district curriculum in a way that maximizes student learning. The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment.
Kansas teaching license with secondary certification and Instrumental Music endorsement required. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Olathe Public Schools offers an excellent benefits package! Please click on the link to be directed to our benefits page for more information. http://bit.ly/OPS_Insurance_Benefits [http://departments.olatheschools.com/hr/benefits/] Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, we are not able to provide status updates over the phone. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the manager for that position. Thank you for your understanding on this and for taking the time to apply with Olathe Public Schools. For technical issues or questions with your application please follow the link below for help and support. https://talent-help.frontlineeducation.com/hc/en-us [https://talent-help.frontlineeducation.com/hc/en-us]
Candidates must hold a Kansas teaching license with secondary certification and an Instrumental Music endorsement. The ability to form relationships with a wide variety of students and families is essential.
Market context
In Kansas, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by district staffing needs, licensure requirements, and school-year hiring cycles, with candidates competing on subject fit, classroom experience, and certification status. This role is competitive because schools typically look for educators who can manage instruction, student support, and compliance with district expectations; in this posting, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your credentials align with the listed qualifications and be ready to show relevant teaching or instructional experience.