Elementary Title 1 Teacher

Benefits include: Health Insurance, Life Ins, Dental, Vision, KPERS, 403b Investment Plan with Employer contribution and leave.

per negotiated agreement

The Mission of USD 257 is to inspire all students to succeed.

Thank you for your interest in Iola, USD 257. A few facts you may be interested in:

• USD 257 includes the communities of Iola, Gas, and LaHarpe and has a total population of about 9,500.
• The district employs 100 teachers, with an average of 14 years experience. More than half hold advanced degrees.
• Iola Elementary School (Pre-School- 5th Grade)  allow continuity amongst teachers.
• Target class size for PreK - 3rd grades is 18 students.
• Iola Middle School has an enrollment of 240 students in grades 6-8.
• Iola High School, serves 390 students.
• The Bowlus Fine Arts Center provides an unmatched performance venue for our students.
• District curriculum covers a wide range of courses including art and music at the elementary levels advancing through dual credit enrollment with Allen Community College for high school students.
•  SAFE BASE is a nationally recognized after school tutoring and enrichment program for our students.
• Every school is internally networked with a broadband Internet connection to every classroom.
• Community support for the schools is strong as evidenced by the 33% Local Option Budget and the passing of a 35 million dollar bond issue in 2019. 
• The USD 257 Endowment Association was established in 1992 to support the public schools and has funded a variety of projects for the district.