at Smoky Hill Education Service Center in Topeka, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Lawrence Gardner High School Teacher
Job Title: Science Teacher - FY26-27 School Year
Location: Lawrence Gardner High School – Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex, Topeka, KS
Reports To: Principal Position
Type: Full-Time / 12-Month Contract
About Lawrence Gardner High School: Lawrence Gardner High School (LGHS) is an accredited public high school serving students within the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex. Our mission is to provide high-quality, personalized education that supports justice-involved youth in achieving academic success and successful reentry. At LGHS, we are committed to the values of Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Empathy.
Position Summary: We are seeking dynamic and mission-driven teachers to provide standards-aligned instruction to students using Apex Learning and supplemental curriculum resources. The ideal candidate is skilled in trauma-informed practices, classroom management, and differentiated instruction within a secure setting. Teachers at LGHS are dedicated to helping students build confidence, develop life skills, and earn credits toward graduation.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Provide rigorous, engaging instruction aligned with Kansas State Standards using digital and supplemental materials
- Facilitate a supportive classroom environment focused on growth, discipline, and mutual respect
- Use data from Apex Learning and assessments to guide instruction and monitor student progress
- Modify and differentiate content based on student needs, IEPs, and learning plans
- Collaborate with support staff and correctional staff to maintain safety and consistency
- Document student performance, maintain records, and assist with graduation and reentry planning
- Participate in ongoing professional development and school-wide initiatives Additional Requirements: Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Capacity to work with students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with students and staff members.
- Effective organization and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills with the ability to present information effectively to a wide range of audiences.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field and a valid Kansas teaching license.
- Experience in teaching, preferably in a middle school or high school setting. Experience working with adjudicated youth or in a correctional facility is highly desirable.
