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USD 240 Twin Valley Schools is accepting applications for a 7-12 Principal at the Jr/Sr High School in Bennington, KS for the 2021-22 school year with the contract beginning July 1, 2021.  The applicant must hold a valid Kansas building leadership license.  Twin Valley Schools is a district that prides itself on making improvements in the quality of their educational programming to meet the needs of all learners. 

Bennington JH/HS Principal Job Description

To apply, please submit the following to Lisa Everhart @ leverhart@usd240.org, or mail to USD 240, PO Box 38, Bennington, KS 67422:

1. Letter of Interest - Letter should include the following:    

        a. Why are you interested in Twin Valley Schools

        b. What special qualities you would bring to the position

        c. Experience and knowledge of the Kansas Can School redesign process

2. Resume

3. Transcripts

4. Copy of Ks Teaching and Leadership License

5. At least 3 references with current contact information

REQUIRED: Certified Employment Application

REQUIRED: Applicant Questionnaire

Application Deadline: May 5, 2021

Questions about this position can be directed to superintendent, Pam Irwin at 785-488-3325 ext. 403 or via email at pirwin@usd240.org.

We Are Currently Hiring For The 2021-2022 School Year -

To apply, please submit to leverhart@usd240.org, a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, copies of transcripts, and a copy of your license, or mail to USD 240, PO Box 38, Bennington, KS 67422.  A Certified Application is also required:

Certified Employment Application Link

Questions about the application process may be directed to Lisa Everhart at 785-488-3325  ext. 403 or leverhart@usd240.org.

K-6 Math Specialist

This teaching position facilitates tiered interventions in the area of mathematics through data analysis targeting specific identified needs. This position requires teaching at both Bennington and Tescott Elementary campuses and will begin August 2021. 

Questions about this position can be directed to superintendent, Pam Irwin at 785-488-3325 ext. 403 or via email at pirwin@usd240.org.

K-12 At-Risk Coordinator/Social Worker

A teaching certificate or social work degree is required. A Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) certificate is not required. Salary based on license and years of experience.

Questions about this position can be directed to superintendent, Pam Irwin at 785-488-3325 ext. 403 or via email at pirwin@usd240.org.

7-12 English Teacher at Tescott Schools

Questions about this position can be directed to Steven Kimmi, Principal of Tescott Schools at 785-283-4774 or via email at skimmi@usd240.org.

7-12 Spanish Teacher for Bennington Jr/Sr High and Tescott Schools

Questions about this position can be directed to Curtis Nightingale, principal of Bennington Jr/Sr High at 785-488-3321 or via email at cnightingale@usd240.org

or Steven Kimmi, Principal of Tescott Schools at 785-283-4774 or via email at skimmi@usd240.org

Elementary Teacher at Twin Valley Schools

Questions about this position can be directed to Craig Gantenbein, principal of Bennington Grade School at 785-488-3323 or via email at cgantenbein@usd240.org.

The district offers a health insurance fringe benefit package, KPERS, certified matching annuity, and a 125 plan

with supplemental insurance offerings. Certified Teaching salary is based on degree and years of experience according to our Certified Salary Schedule.

The Saline County COVID-19 Vaccination Collaboration (Saline County Health Department, Salina Family Healthcare Center, and Salina Regional Health Center) has reserved Pfizer vaccinations for 16-19 year olds and are available now at Salina Regional Urgent Care (2265 S 9th Street, Salina).  The Pfizer vaccine is safe for anyone 16 years of age and older.  We are sharing this information with all school districts in the following counties: Saline, Dickinson, Ottawa, Lincoln, Ellsworth, & McPherson.

We are working off of strict guidelines for storage and administration, so all vaccine appointments should be prescheduled. This allotment of Pfizer vaccine being offered to students at this time may have availability through May 4 pending supply and demand for this vaccine.  Future allotments of Pfizer are unknown at this time.

The first available appointment through the online link below is for Friday, April 23rd. Online scheduling for appointments, through the link below, will continually be updated and new appointments added through the next two weeks.  Available appointment times for these vaccines will be Monday-Friday from 2:45pm-5:30pm to allow for appointments to be made outside of school hours. There are also appointment times for Saturday and Sunday between 10am-12pm. 

Students making appointments who are under the age of 18 years of age, should plan to have a parent or legal guardian with them at their appointment time.

Please direct anyone with any questions or any issues with scheduling to call 785-452-6000.

LINK TO REGISTER:

https://vaccine.srhc.com/urgent_care.php

PFIZER FACT SHEET:

https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download

March/April 2021 Edition

October/November 2020 Edition

May 2021 Nutrition Nuggets

April 2021 Nutrition Nuggets

March 2021 Nutrition Nuggets

February 2021 Nutrition Nuggets

January 2021 Nutrition Nuggets

December 2020 Nutrition Nuggets

November 2020 Nutrition Nuggets

October 2020 Nutrition Nuggets

September 2020 Nutrition Nuggets

2021-2022 USD 240 School Calendar

2020-2021:

UPDATED 2020-21 Calendar

UPDATED A/B Schedule