4-7-2010 if you are applying for a Maize USD266 Licensed vacancy, you must do so by going to our website:  usd266.com, go to Employment, Licensed Employment, then click on the words Careers Homepage which is a link to:  https://maize.schoolrecruiter.net/index.aspx

What are we all about?

The mission of the Maize School District is to guarantee all students will acquire the critical skills necessary for success through an innovative, academically rigorous curriculum, facilitated by a visionary, progressive staff and an engaged community.

The Maize school district is noted for being progressive and innovative, while at the same time providing a personal, caring atmosphere. Education is individualized to help every child find success. We offer services for students with special needs and full-time counselors and nurses in every building.

The district is located in a small town just northwest of Wichita. We house more than 6,200 students in eight buildings, and are the 12th largest school district in the state. Although we serve a large number of students, we strive to maintain the qualities of a one-room schoolhouse, while at the same time offering state-of-the art technology to students and staff alike.

Click the following links to read about our student achievement over the past school year and to learn more about the demographics of the district and community. Our 2007-08 annual report provides more information about activities and events at our schools, our standards of excellence achieved and our BOE.

The Maize school district is fortunate to have the support of many organizations, including the Maize Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), Partners for Progress-Maize Education Foundation and the Maize Recreation Commission.

Benefits offered to licensed staff include:
- starting salary for first year teachers $39,510
- partially paid health insurance
- tax-deferred annuity program
- professional and personal leave
- Master's degree tuition reimbursement program
- new teacher mentor program
- professional learning communities

For more information about the area and community, and for links to local employment and real estate resources, please visit the Wichita Chamber of Commerce.