JOB OPENING: We are hiring for a part-time custodian. Start date is July 1.
JOB POSTING: We are looking to hire a STEM teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Come join our team!
We still have an opening for a 4 Year Old Preschool Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Come join our team!
JOB OPENING: We are looking to hire a paraeducator for the 2025-2026 school year. Starting pay is $13 per hour.
We would like to recognize our staff for their years of service:
Karen Neely- 5 years
Mark Schepers- 10 years
Ray Cavanagh- 20 years
We would also like to recognize Laura Buller and Julie Wagner on their retirement. Laura plans to continue teaching closer to home while Julie looks to stay busy with tutoring and hobbies. We appreciate each of these individuals for their dedication and service to Delwood.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Principal Charli did a great job today! Not only was she Ms. Spencer's assistant for the Talent Show, but she also filled in as principal afterwards. #vikingproud
Staff treated students to a special surprise at the end of the talent show today!
https://youtu.be/GXynh4fL1dw
Our Talent Show is this Wednesday!! We can't wait to see all the great acts our students have prepared!
Our Color Run was a great way to celebrate as we wrap up the school year soon!! https://youtu.be/lIYHl03tnE4
Parents of Preschool Students:
Delwood is considering the option of adding transitional kindergarten as an option for eligible 4 and 5 year old preschool students. Transitional Kindergarten is a program designed for children who are kindergarten age (typically 5 years old) but would benefit from an additional year of school to prepare them for the rigors of kindergarten. It serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten, offering a slower-paced, more individualized approach to learning. TK focuses on developing essential social and academic skills, including readiness for math, literacy, and social-emotional development. Students who turn five by September 15 are eligible for the full-day Transitional Kindergarten program.
Please fill out the survey by next Friday: https://forms.gle/MKX5Mb4ubwTWuc6E7
WE HAVE AN ANTIC IPATED TK TEACHER OPENING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
WE HAVE A TEACHER OPENING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR (LONG-TERM SUB).
Here's a reminder that our Color Run is this Friday!
Students spent time today planting flowers and trees and cleaning up around town. Not only was it a beautiful day to be outside, but students learned how important it is to take care of our community. #vikingproud
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our amazing teachers and staff! We are so thankful for everything you do for students. You rock!! #vikingproud
Delwood Community School District, along with Andrew and Easton Valley Community Schools are seeking a shared Special Education Director for the 2025-2026 school year.
JOB TITLE: Special Education Director
SUPERVISOR: Reports to Superintendent
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Special Education serves as a member of the Learning Services Leadership Team. This role provides leadership, management, supervision, evaluation, coordination, and direction of all special education programs and services for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include strategic professional development, creating and managing budgets, monitoring compliance to meet state and federal mandates, and supporting equitable evidence-based practices and programming for academic growth and achievement, social-emotional learning, and behavior management within a multi-tiered system of supports framework.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans and implements program goals and objectives for the special education program PK-12th grade while maintaining an awareness of current laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to specific programs.
Applies current research and techniques to ensure that all individuals with exceptional needs are appropriately identified, assessed, and provided appropriate education programs and services designed to meet their unique needs.
Represents the School in legal proceedings, participates in IEP meetings, discussions, informal conferences, mediations, and due process hearings to resolve issues regarding special education students.
Develops and maintains liaison with appropriate governmental agencies and relevant community groups and remains current on legislation pertaining to areas of special education.
Recommends and manages the budget for special education programs.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to special education.
Performs regular program reviews and recommends changes in program, methodology, curriculum and/or procedures as necessary to increase rigor.
Provides staff development for special education personnel.
Participates in the selection of personnel for the Special Education Department.
Maintains the confidentiality of information used in personnel issues and school functions.
Disseminates information regarding special education to staff, students, parents, and the community.
Serves as the custodian of special education records.
Analyzes and secures contracted services and provides oversight.
Directly supervises Implementation of our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Monitors Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s), assists with evaluation and eligibility
Provide coaching for Special Education Staff as assigned
Other duties as assigned.
Please email application materials to Dr. Julia Rabe, principal at jrabe@delwood.k12.ia.us
Delwood CSD, along with Andrew and Easton Valley Community School Districts, are seeking a Curriculum Director for the 2025-2026 school year.
JOB TITLE: Curriculum Director
SUPERVISOR: Reports to Superintendent
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Curriculum will provide leadership and vision in the ongoing planning, implementation, development, direction, review and evaluation of the district’s curriculum and instructional services, federal programs, assessment, research and evaluation services. The Director ensures that the district/school education objectives are aligned to state frameworks and to instructional practices that yield the highest standards of student achievement and instructional excellence.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support all aspects of district instructional and curriculum integration.
Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Comprehensive Curriculum Plan in buildings and the districts
Supervise the administration and analysis of all state and local testing programs within the district, including the creation of an annual district-wide assessment calendar.
Represent the school district in meetings and conferences related to curriculum, instruction and assessment
Report periodically to the board on all curriculum matters as directed by the Superintendent.
Coordinate and supervise the Instructional Support program for the district, including implementation of a consistent K-12 Response to Intervention (RTI) system.
Coordinate the Teacher Induction Program and district orientation programs and activities of new teachers and administrators.
Counsel with principals and teachers on matters of district-wide concerns in order to help them improve their effectiveness.
Bring leadership and oversight in the area of best instructional practices to all staff by developing and delivering professional learning
Supervise and evaluate Instructional Coaches
Recommend a budget to the Superintendent to meet the objectives of this office and operate within the budget
Attend and actively participate in professional association meetings and conferences at the local, county, state, and national levels.
Promote and participate in public relations including the district website and web pages.
Serve on district-wide committees as needed.
Establish an open line of communication with the community.
Provide teachers with guidance, feedback and support in curriculum mapping, developing learning objectives, academic goal setting, and vertical curriculum alignment
Support prioritized needs identified by building principals such as science, social studies, and other secondary areas
Other duties as assigned
Please email Dr. Julia Rabe, principal at jrabe@delwood.k12.ia.us to apply.
Thank you to everyone who came today for Family Day! It was the best time! #vikingproud
We can't let the day go by without giving a shout out to our leader! Happy Principal's Day to Dr. Rabe! Thank you for everything you do for Delwood!
STUDENT SHOUT OUT: Have you ever experienced a reading parade? If not, you are missing out! Preschool is ready to rock into Kindergarten not only mastering their alphabet, but they can read some sight words too. #vikingproud
