2025-2026 West Franklin Middle/High School Assistant Principal
USD 287 - West Franklin Schools is currently accepting applications for 6-12 Assistant Principal for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will work closely with the Superintendent and Principal to provide leadership for the school’s educational programs. Direct responsibilities include teacher supervision and evaluation, student supervision and discipline, and other duties as assigned. This position has a 220-day contract with a contract start date of July 28, 2025.
Successful candidates with a minimum of three years of certified experience is preferred. Candidate must possess appropriate Kansas administrative certification and successful teaching and/or administrative experience at the secondary level.
Please submit the following items:
Resume
Cover Letter
3 Letters of Reference
Application
Transcripts
Copy of current license
Apply at https://usd287.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx
Background check required Background Check Form Click Here.
Salary commensurate with experience, district-paid BCBS single health insurance policy, $300 cell phone stipend, 10 discretionary days. Section 125 and 403b plans are available.
Job Start Date: July 28, 2025
Applications Due By: April 23, 2025
Job Contact Information
Superintendent, Matthew Brenzikofer - brenzikoferm@usd287.org - 785-566-3396
Principal, Kelci Patterson- pattersonk@usd287.org - 785-566-3392
Employer Information
West Franklin USD 287 - http://www.usd287.org/
Mission Statement: WE ARE COMMITTED to serving our school community by providing a safe, structured learning environment that develops productive citizens who persevere through challenges.
West Franklin USD 287 is located in Franklin County, KS and provides instruction to approximately 650 students. The district includes the following schools: West Franklin Elementary at Appanoose (PreK-5), West Franklin Elementary at Williamsburg (PreK-5), West Franklin Middle School (6-8) and West Franklin High School (9-12). West Franklin USD 287 serves the communities of Centropolis, Pomona and Williamsburg. USD 287 is a member of the Three Lakes Education Cooperative.
West Franklin Middle/High School is located in Pomona, KS. We are about 45 minutes southeast of Topeka, 45 minutes southwest of Lawrence and less than an hour from the Kansas City metro area. USD 287 patrons recently passed a bond issue which provided building improvements throughout the district. The Middle/High School saw the construction of a new music room, weight room, ag shop, wood shop, gymnasium, and track.
West Franklin Middle/High School employs 37 certified faculty, 2 counselors, and 2 administrators. The 340 students on our campus have the opportunity to take part in 8 Career and Technical Education pathways, numerous clubs and activities including 9 different sports. West Franklin High School is in the 2A classification for football and 3A for all other sports. West Franklin Middle/High School is a member of the Flint Hills League consisting of Cair Paravel, Chase County, Council Grove, Lyndon, Mission Valley, Osage City, Wabaunsee and West Franklin.
Notice of nondiscrimination: It is the policy of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 287, Pomona, Kansas to assure equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, religion, color sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or age, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities to everyone.
This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training and apprenticeship, compensation, layoff, termination and harassment.