Careers
Lawrence Public Schools is committed to recruit, hire, support, and retain highly qualified staff dedicated to empowering future-ready learners.Our 1,500+ educators, educational support professionals, and school and district administrators are second to none! If you want to make a difference in the lives of amazing students, join our collaborative community of learners and work alongside some of the best!
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Why Lawrence
Public Schools?
Our Team
Caring and dedicated educators, educational support staff, and school and district leaders work together to meet the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of each of our students, guiding our scholars to achieve the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college, careers, and life!
With a focus on educational equity and our strategic plan initiatives of Cohesive Curriculum, Student-Centered Learning, Safe and Supportive Schools, Effective Employees, and Data-Informed Decisions, Lawrence Public Schools has earned a reputation for offering students an excellent educational experience.
Among our keys to success -- high-quality staff, bright and talented students, actively involved parents and families, supportive business/community partners, and a resource-rich university community, where education is valued!
Lawrence Public Schools provides innovative professional development and ongoing support, including:
- Professional Learning Communities
- Peer Mentoring Program
- Weekly Collaboration Time
- Reasonable Class Sizes
- Instructional Technology
- Staff Wellness Program
Staff Recognition
Lawrence Public Schools and the Lawrence Schools Foundation offer comprehensive staff recognition programs with support from generous Lawrence Education Achievement Partners and individual community donors. These include:
- Site-based Team Member of the Month recognitions.
- Elementary and Secondary $500 Horizon Awards, honoring exemplary novice educators.
- Fall and spring $500 District Class Act and Foundation A.C.E. Awards, acknowledging outstanding classified staff.
- District $500 Principal of the Year Awards, applauding extraordinary leadership.
- District $1,000 Elementary and Secondary Lawrence Teacher of the Year Awards and $2,500 Master Teacher Awards, honoring exceptional certified educators.
- District $1,000 Teamwork Awards, rewarding high-performing staff teams.
- Foundation $5,000 Special Award for Dedication to Education, recognizing teachers, staff, and paraeducators who go the extra mile to help kids who need it most.
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Foundation $10,000 Excellence in Teaching Award, commending teachers who have a special gift for teaching and turning kids on to learning.
During the last five years, the Lawrence Schools Foundation provided grants, programs, awards, and scholarships totaling more than $8 million, including more than $100,000 in teacher and staff grants and in excess of $100,000 in teacher and staff awards. Through the generosity of community donors, the Foundation also presents more than $60,000 annually in student scholarships.
Salaries & Benefits
Lawrence Public Schools prioritizes competitive salaries and benefits and positive and supportive work environments that support the success and well-being of every staff member.
Benefits include:
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School board-paid medical, dental, vision employee-only coverage for those working 6 hours per day or more.
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Part-time staff working 3.5 hours per day or more (.44 FTE) are eligible for prorated benefits.
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Additional voluntary dental, vision, cancer, daycare, and health savings benefits for staff and family members.
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KPERS retirement system.
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School board-paid 403(b) retirement savings program.
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Voluntary 403(b) retirement option.
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Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services (e.g., legal, financial, family care, individual counseling).
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Discounts on merchandise and services from many local service providers and retailers.