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Benefits & Salary

Employee Salary & Wages

Certified Staff: Beginning 2026-2027, the starting pay for a new certified staff member is $51,000 per year.
Classified/ESP Staff:
Beginning the 2026-2027 school year, the starting pay for a new classified staff member is $20.00/hour. 
 

Employee Benefits

Visit www.usd497benefits.org to read more about our insurance plan offerings,
view our rates, current carriers, and more.
 
Staff members who work a minimum of 30 hours per week receive basic medical, dental, and vision employee-only coverage at no cost to the employee.

*Please contact Benefits for per pay period rates specific to your position with the district*
  
Kirstyn Florhschutz
Benefits Specialist
785-330-4969
 
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
The Lawrence Public Schools offers a variety of benefits available to all full-time district employees. Part-time staff who work 3.5 hours per day or more (.44 FTE) are eligible for prorated benefits.
  
Some of our benefits include:
  • Board paid medical, dental, vision employee only coverage for those working 6 hours per day or more.
  • Additional voluntary dental, vision, cancer, daycare, health savings and many other options for individuals and family members
  • KPERS retirement system
  • Board Paid 403(b) retirement program
  • Voluntary 403(b) retirement option
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services: legal, financial, family & individual counseling, etc.
  • Discounts on merchandise and services from many service providers and retail locations throughout Lawrence.