Thank you for your interest in Calamus Wheatland Schools.
Information about employment openings is posted in the school offices and listed on the teachiowa.gov website.
Visit the Mississippi Bend AEA website to learn how to obtain a substitute teaching license:
Mississippi Bend AEA Substitute License page
Application materials for each type of position are available by written request or in the office, as well as by downloadable "pdf" files using the following links:
Application for a Teacher Associate Position
Application for a Bus Driver Position
Application for a Custodial Position
Application for a Nutritional Position
Application for a Secretarial Position
All applicants must print, complete and return the following background check forms:
Employee's Authorization Release
State of Iowa Criminal History Request Form
State of Iowa Waiver Agreement (fingerprint cards only) and Privacy Act Statement
DHS Authorization for Release of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Information
Substitute teachers must complete and/or provide:
Copy of BOEE issued teaching license
Follow this link to the AEA PD training website login page:
AEA PD Online Learning System
Copies of Certificates of the following:
Use this link to obtain directions to the training website through AEA Learning Online:
AEA Learning Online document
Mandatory Reporter: Child Abuse (renew every 3 years)
Mandatory Reporter Dependent Adult Abuse (renew every 3 years)
Blood Borne Pathogen (annually)
Right to Know (annually)
Suicide Prevention/Postvention (annually)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (annually)
R2L: Health and Safety for Teachers and Staff (renew every 3 years)
Bullying Prevention (renew every 3 years)
Ethics for Educators (one time)
Copies of transcripts: BA or additional transcripts for teaching degree conferred
All other employees must complete and/or provide:
Copies of Certificates of the following:
Follow this link to the AEA PD training website login page:
AEA PD Online Learning System
Use this link to obtain directions to the training website through AEA Learning Online:
AEA Learning Online document
Child Abuse reporting (non-licensure) (renew every 3 years)
Blood Borne Pathogen (annually)
Right to Know (annually)
Suicide Prevention/Postvention (annually)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (annually)
R2L: Health and Safety for Teachers and Staff (renew every 3 years)
Bullying Prevention (renew every 3 years)
Please feel free to contact the administrative office if you have questions.
(563)-374-1292
Current Openings:
It is an exciting time to consider a career with the Calamus Wheatland Community School District. Join our team by looking for an open position on the teachiowa.gov website: Employment Opportunities
Teaching positions for 2021-2022:
Begindergarten (Transitional kindergarten)/Learning Loss Teacher
At-Risk JH/HS Teacher
Elementary resume/credentials shall be submitted to: Mrs. Ashley Kelting, Principal, Calamus Wheatland Elementary School, PO Box 158, Calamus, IA 52729 or akelting@cal-wheat.net
Junior High/High School resume/credentials shall be submitted to: Mr. Lonnie Luepker, Superintendent, Calamus Wheatland CSD, PO Box 279, Wheatland, IA 52729
AA/EOE 7/22/2021
Support Staff position openings:
Custodian - Activity Center
Coaching positions available for 2021-22 school year:
Assistant HS track coach
JV softball/Assistant Varsity softball coach
JH softball coach
JH baseball coach
Letter of interest, resume, credentials and questions to:
Mr. Lonnie Luepker, Superintendent or lluepker@cal-wheat.net
PO Box 279
Wheatland, IA 52777
AA/EOE
Posted 7/21/2021
- Associate substitutes:
- Teacher substitutes
Elementary questions may be directed to Mrs. Ashley Kelting, Principal, at 563-246-2222 or JH/HS questions to Mrs. Andrea Howard, Principal, at 563-374-1292. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Ashley Kelting, Principal, or Mrs. Andrea Howard, Principal, with a cover letter, resume and references. Information may be submitted via e-mail to akelting@cal-wheat.net or to PO Box 158, Calamus, IA 52729 or ahoward@cal-wheat.net or to PO Box 279, Wheatland, IA 52777. AA/EOE Posted 8/12/19
- Substitute Bus Drivers - please call the school to obtain information on requirements to drive
- Substitute Driver: passenger vehicle or bus (substitutes needed)
Requirements include:
- DOT physical
- CDL with class A, B or C or non-yellow bus Chauffeur Class D and School Bus endorsement and Passenger endorsement
- Background check
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Criminal background check
- 14 hours online training, 3 hour face to face training (to be completed within 6 months of start date)
- 3 hour annual training
- Online trainings as specified on the left side of the page under "all other employees must complete and/or provide"
Questions may be directed to Mr. Lonnie Luepker, Superintendent, at 563-374-1292 or lluepker@cal-wheat.net. AA/EOE Posted 02/27/2019