Paraguay Teacher Exchange Program:

Did you know that ESU partners with the country of Paraguay to provide teaching and cultural exchanges each year?  We are looking for people to serve as "Host Families" for our visiting teachers from Paraguay. The responsibilities include:

If you are able to help with housing, please contact Kelly Bolin in Human Resources at 341-2330. We are looking for volunteers for one month this winter.

Spanish Stipend: 

The ability to speak and write English and Spanish is a much-needed skill in order to better serve the students and parents of Emporia Schools. Classified and licensed staff are eligible to be considered for the Spanish stipend program.  Candidates will take separate verbal and written exams in Spanish. Depending upon your proficiency levels in Spanish, stipends for licensed staff will be $250 - $1000 per year and stipends for classified staff may range from .25 to $1.00 per hour.  You do not have to qualify for both verbal and writing to receive a stipend. Proficiency in just one area will also earn a stipend. If you are interested in more information on how to receive this stipend, please contact Human Resources at 341-2330. If you have questions about the test or to schedule the test, please contact Felix Lizarraga 341-2200. It is expected that staff members accepting this stipend will serve as an interpreter and/or translator according to their Spanish proficiency level when reasonably asked to do so by their supervisor.

Hopkins Foundation Project Award Applications:

During the fall of 2019, USD 253 staff members are invited to submit an application to the Hopkins Foundation to request funding for a NEW special classroom, area, organization, or group project that will benefit students. The deadline to apply is December 18, 2019.

  Click here for an application. Applications are also available at each school.

Print your W-2: 

Beginning November 15, employees can elect to print out their own W-2 Wage and Tax Statements as well as their 1095C Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage forms through Skyward's Employee Access.   Click here for instructions and additional information. Click here for a tutorial. Employees have until December 31 to make this selection.

KC Chiefs Educator Ticket Offer:

The Kansas City Chiefs are offering discounts on tickets for the remaining Chiefs home games.

Click here for tickets