Shawnee Public Schools serves 4,000 students and their families in the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma. We are the largest school d ... istrict in Pottawatomie County, a community known for its rich history and diverse community. Located just 35 miles from Oklahoma City, Shawnee is a growing city that is home to Oklahoma Baptist University and Gordon Cooper Technology Center. Our philosophy at Shawnee Public Schools is to give students and staff everything necessary to be successful. We are focused on providing our staff access to up-to-date technology tools, research-driven professional development, and a healthy, supportive work environment. Our district provides staff members reduced cost daycare, a pay scale above the state minimum, and a $250 annual classroom stipend, to name only a few of the advantages for working for Shawnee Public Schools. We at Shawnee believe in supporting the whole student, such as through our telemedicine health clinics at every school site, our award winning fine arts programs, and our access to diverse activities and athletics opportunities. With the support of Shawnee's AVEDIS Foundation and the Blue Zones Project of Pottawatomie County, Shawnee is quickly becoming known as a community focused on everyone's total well being. A wealth of community organizations, including Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County, are focused on making Shawnee, Oklahoma, a welcoming, supportive to live, work, and raise a family. We encourage you to find out more about the great work we are doing at Shawnee Public Schools. read more