USD 233 is proud of its staff.  The district   recognizes outstanding student accomplishments are facilitated by qualified, dedicated, and involved teachers and supporting staff.  This high standard of excellence requires hiring "the best."  In our search for quality candidates, the Olathe district will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap in its educational program.

Persons hired by the Olathe District Schools can expect:

  Experienced, dedicated faculty.
  High student and teacher expectations.
   A positive learning environment.
  High test scores - above state and national averages.
  Honors and AP courses, and gifted education.
   Reasonable class sizes.
  Support and involvement of parents and the community.
   Extensive teacher involvement in planning and decision-making.
   Safe schools.

Staffing Allocations:

Each year staffing is reviewed on an "as-needed" basis, with regard to enrollment and providing quality services throughout our organization. Decisions on classroom assignments reflect our community's desire for maintaining a neighborhood school concept with manageable class sizes.  Special education staffing is dependent upon providing services required by students' individual education plans and working within state regulations for case loads.  Classified staff positions are determined from building recommendations and budgetary limitations.

Pupil/Teacher Ratio:

Lowest in the state among large districts.
District  21:1
Elementary  20:1
Junior high  22:1
Senior high  21:1 

Total Staff Size:

 Approx. 4,300 + teachers, administrators and classified staff, serving over 45 school sites and support facilities
  65 percent of teaching staff have masters degree or more
 Average experience of classroom teachers is 14 years.

Accreditation:

Olathe District Schools are fully accredited by the State of Kansas and our high schools are also by the North Central Association.  Olathe public schools are actively involved in the Quality Performance Accreditation Program (QPA), a program that focuses on student outcomes.

Licensure / Certification Requirements:

Candidates for licensed / certified positions must meet requirements of the Kansas State Department of Education.  Inquiries should be sent to the Kansas Department of Education, Teacher Education & Licensure, 120 E. 10th, Topeka, KS 66612, phone 780-296-2288, or reach them at www.ksde.org