Employment

2026-2027 Negotiated Agreement (Including Salary Schedule)

Employment Openings:

Join the Canton-Galva USD 419 Team!

Multiple Coaching & Leadership Opportunities Available

Canton-Galva USD 419 is seeking an energetic, relationship-focused educator and coach to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year.

Available Positions (may be filled individually or in combination):

Grades 6-12 Physical Education/Weights & Conditioning
Athletic Director
High School Boys Basketball Coach and/or possible other coaching opportunities

Candidates may apply for one, two, or all three of these positions depending on qualifications and interest.

Why Canton-Galva?

This is an outstanding opportunity to make a lasting impact in a district that values athletics as an extension of the classroom. Our student-athletes benefit from:

Outstanding athletic facilities, including a modern gymnasium, well-equipped weight room, and new all-weather track
Strong administrative and board support
Exceptional community pride and involvement
A rich tradition of athletic success and school spirit
Small class sizes where relationships matter
The opportunity to build and strengthen a comprehensive athletic program

We are looking for individuals who:

Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families
Believe in developing the whole student through academics, athletics, and character
Demonstrate strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
Foster a culture of accountability, sportsmanship, and continuous improvement

The Athletic Director position provides an opportunity to help lead and grow a respected athletic program while working collaboratively with coaches, administrators, and the community.

Position combinations are flexible based on the strengths of the selected candidate(s).

Come be part of a district where students are known, athletics are valued, and community support is second to none.

Apply today and help shape the future of Eagle athletics!

Contact Ty Poell, Superintendent, at poellt@usd419.org if you have any interest or questions. Complete classified and/or certified applications at the district website- www.usd419.org.

Substitute Teachers - Canton-Galva USD 419 needs substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in substitute teaching, please send your current teaching license to cgclerk@usd419.org along with your name, address and phone number and the areas you are interested in subbing. If you have any questions, please call 620-628-4901.

Route Bus Drivers & Substitute Bus Drivers - Canton-Galva USD 419 is accepting applications for Route and Substitute Bus Drivers. The district will pay for all requirements needed to be a certified driver. They include a CDL with passenger endorsement, First Aid/CPR, Defensive Driving Training, Physical, and Drug Testing. If interested, please complete the Non-Certified/Classified Application below.

Para Educators - McPherson County SPED is looking for para educators to help in the Canton-Galva school district! Para educators are responsible for assisting teachers in instructing students with special needs. You must have the ability to help students problem solve, redirect, maintain confidentiality, work as a team, follow procedures, and maintain a positive work environment.. Please apply at McPherson.com or call our Para Facilitator, Sarah Eaton, for more information. (620) 241-9442 We look forward to having you join our team!

The electronic forms do not work well on mobile devices. It is best to complete the forms on a computer.

Certified Application (Principal, Teacher, Counselor) CLICK HERE

Non-Certified/Classified Application (Secretary, Cook, Bus Driver, Custodian, Coach, Teacher Aide) CLICK HERE

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Policy Statement:

The Canton-Galva School District, USD 419 does not discriminate, and is required by law not to discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in admission, access to, or treatment of its programs and activities. Pursuant to applicable law, disabled individuals shall have equivalent access to the programs, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodation of any facility owned, leased, or operated by the district. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964(2000), and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act of 2001, the Canton-Galva School District, USD 419 does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity, including programs, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations in facilities.

Programs, Activities and Employment:

The Canton-Galva School District, USD 419 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in the administration of any employment initiative, including hiring, firing, termination, disciplinary procedures, access to or participation in career and technical education, or other related programs and activities.

Reporting:

Inquiries regarding Title IX (1972), Title VI (1964,2000), Age Discrimination Act (1975), Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act (2001), CTE programs, or reports of specific complaints, or alleged discrimination should be referred to:

Ty Poell OR Office of Civil Rights

109 S. Main, PO Box 317 U.S. Department of Education

Canton, Kansas 67428 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037

Email: poellt@usd419.org Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Telephone number: 620-628-4901 Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov

Telephone number 816-268-0550 TTY: 877-521-2172

Disability Related Concerns:

Complaints regarding disabilities and issues under Section 504 and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act and those relating to the provisions of special education services, should be referred to:

Jim Struber OR Katherine Herrman

109 S. Main, PO Box 317 McPherson Special Education Cooperative

Canton, Kansas 67428 514 North Main

Email: struberj@usd419.org McPherson, KS 67460

Telephone: 620-628-4901 Email: Katherine.herrman@mcpherson.com

Telephone: 620-241-9400

No Retaliation:

Regardless of the means selected for resolving the complaint, the initiation of a complaint of alleged discrimination or misconduct will not cause any negative reflection on the complainant, nor will it affect his/her access to the programs, activities, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations in facilities provided by the Canton-Galva School District, USD 419.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.