Employment

Thank you for your interest in Calamus Wheatland Schools.

Information about employment openings is posted in the school offices and listed on the IowaWorks (Iowa Workforce Development Center) 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)
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 IowaWorks website:  
Employment Opportunities via IowaWorks website

Teaching positions:
HS science: part-time HS concurrent college and upper science classes

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: Mrs. Andrea Howard, Principal, Calamus Wheatland JH/HS, PO Box 279, Wheatland, IA  52729
AA/EOE 07/01/2024

Support Staff position openings:
Elementary building:
Warrior Early Learning Center substitute associates
Substitute Associates
Substitute Nutrition staff
Route bus driver (am & pm route) - open until filled
Substitute bus drivers

JH/HS building:
Substitute Associates
Substitute Nutrition Staff
Route bus drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers

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: Mrs. Andrea Howard, Principal, Calamus Wheatland JH/HS, PO Box 279, Wheatland, IA  52729
AA/EOE 07/01/2024

Coaching/Sponsor positions available for the 2024-25 school year:
Junior High track (1 position available)
Assistant Varsity and JV Head softball coach (one position)
Cheer Sponsor - HS basketball

Letter of interest, resume, credentials and questions to:
Mr. Scott Burke, Activities Director or sburke@cal-wheat.net
PO Box 279
Wheatland, IA  52777

AA/EOE
Posted 07/18/2024

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 07/01/2024

  • Substitute Bus Drivers - please call the school to obtain information on requirements to drive

  • Substitute Driver: passenger vehicle or bus (substitutes needed)

Requirements include: 

  • Licensing: CDL with class A, B, or C with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements

  • Licensing: 15 passenger or less Chauffeur class D with "3" endorsement

  • DOT physical  with certified medical examiner

  • Pre-employment drug screen

  • Pass criminal backdground check

  • 17 hour "New Driver STOP " training (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. Shane Knoche, Superintendent, at 563-374-1292 or sknoche@cal-wheat.net. AA/EOE Posted 07/01/2024