Career Opportunities

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Join Our Commitment to Successfully Preparing All Students for Their Futures

Kent School District (KSD) is one of the largest, most culturally diverse school districts in Washington State. We offer excellent career opportunities for those dedicated to successfully preparing all students for their futures. Whether a classroom teacher, office professional, or custodian, each employee contributes to student achievement.

Questions? Call (253) 373-7209, or email at KSDCareers@kent.k12.wa.us.

Become a Part of Team KSD

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Why KSD?

Student Diversity

We value our diverse schools and communities, and we are committed to our mission of successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Supportive Building Administrators

Our administrators are extremely supportive of the district, schools, teachers, and students.

Sense of Community

Our administrators are extremely supportive of the district, schools, teachers, and students.

Technology Based

Instructional strategies and equitable access are a critical foundation to the learning in classrooms. We are building on that foundation by adapting to our students’ changing needs as technology becomes even more global.

New Teacher Support

Our Mentors provide support for new teachers for the first two years at KSD.

Professional Development

Professional learning is job embedded - calendar days are set aside to support collaboration and team efforts. Additional learning is also available.

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits. We offer higher than average starting pay, and stipends are available for additional assignments, as well as an opportunity to make a difference in public education. Consider joining us in this life changing work!

Great Place to Live & Work

KSD is as geographically diverse as it is culturally diverse. You can choose one of seven cities to live in just within the district boundaries and visit the ocean, the mountains, Oregon, or Canada all within a short drive of KSD.

Inclusive Culture

We’re committed to providing supportive and inclusive schools for all students and staff.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Kent School District requires all applicants to complete our online application. Careful attention to the application and to providing all of the information requested is the most important step in applying for any position.

A federal and/or state Criminal History Background Check will be required of candidates upon offer of employment. Any offer of employment is conditional and subject to the receipt of an acceptable outcome on the Criminal History Background Check.