Elementary 5th/6th Science

Doniphan West Schools USD 111 • www.usd111.org

Position Title: 5th/6th Grade Science Teacher (with Math/ELA TSS)
School: Doniphan West Elementary School
Location: Highland, Kansas
Position Type: Full-Time, Certified
School Year: 2026-27

Doniphan West Elementary is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic educator to join our team as a 5th and 6th Grade Science Teacher. This position includes teaching science as well as providing targeted support services in Math and English Language Arts.

Teaching Assignment:

  • Two (2) sections of 5th Grade Science

  • Two (2) sections of 6th Grade Science

  • Two (2) sections of Math/ELA Targeted Support Services (TSS)

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based science instruction aligned with Kansas College and Career Ready Standards

  • Provide Math and ELA Targeted Support Services to meet the academic needs of identified students

  • Differentiate instruction to support a variety of learning styles and abilities

  • Use assessment data to guide instruction and monitor student progress

  • Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment

  • Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education staff, and interventionists

  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

  • Participate in professional learning and school-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

  • Valid Kansas teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s)

  • Strong knowledge of upper elementary/middle school science content

  • Experience or willingness to work with intervention and support services

  • Effective classroom management and organizational skills

  • Positive, student-centered approach to teaching and learning

Why Doniphan West?
Doniphan West Elementary is a supportive, close-knit school community committed to student success and professional collaboration. We value relationships, teamwork, and a strong foundation in academics.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should apply through Educate Kansas and submit all required materials.

Benefits Information

Single Health Insurance up to $630 per month. 403B Match - The district will pay $50 monthly towards Employee's 403 B plan. Employee must contribute monthly minimum of $50.

Salary Information

Base starts at $45,575

Employer Information

 

The Mission of Doniphan West Schools USD #111 is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where students are empowered with essential life-long learning skills through innovative educational opportunities delivered by a highly qualified staff giving our students the opportunity to reach their full potential to be productive, creative, responsible contributing members of an ever changing global society.

Doniphan West Schools USD 111 was formed by the consolidation of Highland USD 425 and Midway USD 433 in 2009.  Located in Northeast Kansas Doniphan West serves the communities of Bendena, Denton, Highland, Leona, Severance, and White Cloud.  The schools are located in Highland, Kansas and east of Denton, Kansas.  Highland and Denton are 30 miles west of St. Joseph, Missouri, 80 miles Northeast of Topeka, and 65 miles from North Kansas City, Missouri.

 

Doniphan West Elementary School is located east of Denton, KS and serve grades PreK-6.  Doniphan West Elementary School average grade size is 27.  In addition to regular education classrooms this building has the following additional classrooms: one technology lab, two gymnasiums, library media center, Title 1 room,  two resource rooms,  art room, and music/band room.  

 

Doniphan West Junior/Senior High School built in 1976, is a 1A school located at 402 East Main in Highland and serves grades 7-12.    In addition to the main classrooms, the junior/senior high school has a science lab, library media center, gymnasium, vocational agriculture building, weight room, art room, music room, interactive distance learning lab, independent computer lab and a business room.  The high school competes in the Twin Valley League. Doniphan West Junior High participates in the Oregon Trail League. The district office is located in this building. 

 

Each building is wireless.  The district is one-to-one student Chromebooks from K-12.  The preschool is one-to-one with iPad.  Every classroom has a Promethean or Smart board panel.  The district supplies each teacher with a laptop computer and a Chromebook.

Doniphan West Schools USD 111 school district is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

http://www.usd111.org/

 

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Job Contact Address

402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035

Job Start Date

August-1-2026

Applications Due By

May-30-2026

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