Why Spring Hill?

The Spring Hill School District provides quality educational opportunities for students in Spring Hill, Olathe, Overland Park and unincorporated areas of Johnson and Miami Counties. With the support and work of our community, parents, and staff, the Spring Hill School District will continue to provide students an excellent education for the 21st Century.

Thank you for expressing an interest in employment with the Spring Hill School District. Our district is committed to hiring the most highly qualified staff members in order to provide the very best education for our students. Administrative staff will evaluate your application and related information and you will be given every consideration when job vacancies occur.

I. Leader In Education

Kansas “Standard of Excellence” in all academic areas

Mentor teacher partnerships for all new teachers

Partnerships with local and regional universities

Active community partnerships

Outstanding technology support and services

Over 70% of faculty have advanced degrees

After-school academic programs for students

General and special educators working together

Special needs students educated in their neighborhood schools

Student test scores above state and national levels

Wide range of professional development opportunities

School resource officer

School safety is priority #1

Excellent pupil-teacher ratio

85%+ of high school students go on to college

Active student and parent volunteer programs

Excellent instructional facilities

II. Effective Instructional Practices

District classes on effective research-based instruction

Training available to all teachers and paraprofessionals

Free materials for all participants

Low cost college credit available

Programs offered on campus

Content includes:

Effective reading and math practices

Cooperative learning

Homework and practice

Summarizing and note-taking

Higher level questioning

Classroom accommodations and curriculum modifications for special              needs students

Student motivation and management

And more …

III. Professional Development Opportunities

New Teacher Academy -- 40 hours

Student motivation and management

Cooperative learning

Parent conferencing and communication

Special Education

School law

And more …

District classes on effective researched-based instruction

Training for Multi-Tier System of Supports

Low cost college credit available

Technology training

Stipends for after-hours professional development activities

Substitutes provided for teachers when participating in professional development            activities

IV. Leader in Technology

1,000+ networked computers for 1,900 students and staff

Broadband Internet in all classrooms

E-mail for all staff and students

Telephones, voice mail, and computers for all teachers

Computer labs in all buildings

Technology training for all staff

Corporate quality technology support staff

Digital Video Broadcasting

Integrated management software

State-of-the-art district website

Wireless laptop carts