Employment at Derby Public Schools

Top Five Reasons to Choose Derby Public Schools as Your Place of Employment:

1. Uncategorized paid time off, including maternity and paternity leave (learn more from the Employee Handbook)
2. Staff development is prioritized with comprehensive training and continuous learning opportunities. See the salary movement page to learn more. 
3. The opportunity to make a positive impact on students and the community 
4. Our facilities (thanks to a 2018 bond, our facilities are new or remodeled and designed with updated safety features) 
5. Our mission, vision and beliefs (learn more by visiting our Strategic Plan page)

Learn more about Derby Public Schools

Top Five Reasons to Choose Derby as Your Community to Live and/or Work In:

1. Education (strong school system for families) 
2. Parks and recreation 
3. Demographics, including our suburban feel
4. Shopping, markets and banking facilities
5. The safety/crime rate

Learn more about our community on the City of Derby website. 

Looking for a school district to call home? Derby Public Schools has progressive curriculum and offers a diversified educational experience for students. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive culture and a comprehensive educational experience that propels students toward their fullest potential so they can positively impact their community. We are known for providing an excellent education, along with a plethora of unique opportunities. 

Derby Public Schools has nine elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Our award-winning schools are made possible by incredible educators and administrators, parents, support staff and the supportive community. Derby Public Schools passed a $114 million dollar bond in 2018 that enhanced facilities with new construction, intruder locks, storm shelters, Americans with Disabilities Act accessible playgrounds and more.

Derby is an award-winning and supportive community. With a population over 26,000, it is small enough that you feel a part of the community, yet large enough to have all the amenities you could want. Some include a regional water park, hotel, golf course, many restaurants, popular retail stores and unique local shopping options. Recent additions include Warren Riverview Park, a unique waterfront park with canoe and kayak access, Field Station: Dinosaurs, and Rock Regional Hospital located along the growing Rock Road corridor.

Derby has housing options at a variety of price points including apartments, single family housing and retirement communities. Located just south of Wichita, Derby is the second largest city in Sedgwick County and is a great place to call home.