Elementary Title I K-6th

Doniphan West Schools USD 111 • www.usd111.org

Position Title: Title I Teacher (Kindergarten6th Grade)

School: Doniphan West Elementary School
 Location: Highland, Kansas
 Position Type: Full-Time, Certified / Possible Part-Time
 School Year: 2026-27

Doniphan West Elementary is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Title I Teacher to provide targeted academic support for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. This position focuses on working with small groups of students throughout the school day to strengthen foundational skills and support academic growth.

Teaching Assignment:

  • Small-group reading instruction for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade

Responsibilities:

  • Provide targeted, small-group instruction to support student achievement

  • Use assessment data to identify student needs and monitor progress

  • Collaborate with classroom teachers, interventionists, and support staff to align instruction

  • Plan and implement research-based interventions aligned with Kansas College and Career Ready Standards

  • Maintain accurate documentation and progress monitoring required for Title I programs

  • Create a supportive, encouraging learning environment that promotes student confidence and success

  • Communicate effectively with staff and families as needed

  • Participate in professional development and school improvement initiatives

Qualifications:


  • Valid Kansas teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s)

  • Experience or training in elementary literacy and/or math instruction preferred

  • Strong understanding of intervention strategies and progress monitoring

  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team across multiple grade levels

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners

Why Doniphan West?
 Doniphan West Elementary is a close-knit, supportive school community dedicated to helping all students succeed. We value collaboration, strong relationships, and purposeful instruction.

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


Benefits Information

Single Health Insurance up to $630 per month

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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