Kindergarten at Doniphan West

Doniphan West Schools USD 111 • www.usd111.org

Doniphan West Elementary is searching for a Kindergarten teacher. 

A little about our great school:
1. Small class sizes:  Each classroom has an average of fifteen or fewer students.  The average grade size is 27
2. Great staff: a culture of excellence, support and
camaraderie
3. A student body that strives to do its best and exhibits very minor discipline issues and low absenteeism rates
4. High achievement scores compared area schools
and the state of Kansas 
5. Strong community involvement and support
6. Investment in technology. Classroom Smartpanels and student has a Chromebook

Our building has two gymnasiums, a technology lab, a library media center, a Title 1 room, two resource rooms, an art room, and a music/band room.
We need an energetic, compassionate teacher to step in
and continue the progress that is being made at Doniphan West
Elementary. I would be happy to answer your questions and tell you more about us. I love to brag about our students and staff!

Applicants must have a current Kansas Teaching License or be able to obtain a Kansas Teaching License.

This position is open until filled. Supplemental positions will be available.

Trish Gibson - Doniphan West Elementary Principal

785-359-6526

Benefits Information

The district pays a stipend towards health insurance.

Salary Information

Base for 23-24 - $43 575

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-7-2024

Applications Due By

April-20-2024

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