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Waukee Community School District Jobs

Job Opportunities

Choosing Waukee Community School District isn’t just selecting a job — it’s deciding on a career path that’ll shape futures and impact the community.

Join our team

Find the right fit for your lifestyle

Choosing Waukee Community School District isn’t just selecting a job — it’s deciding on a career path that’ll shape futures and impact the community. You can find the right fit for your lifestyle with our year-round openings for various schedules. Whether your passion lies in teaching, administration, maintenance, child care, nutrition, coaching, directing, or leadership, we’ve got a fulfilling role waiting for you to discover.

Our staff members put their heart into serving students at the highest level in our Pre-K through 12 student-centered education system. About 14,000 students from Clive, Urbandale, Waukee, and West Des Moines, and open-enrolled students from other communities outside our 55-square-mile District boundaries call our schools home. We are an equal-opportunity employer — apply for a job at Waukee CSD today!

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Available Jobs at Waukee Schools

Year-round openings, every schedule

Join our Team as a Substitute

Many of our teachers started in the sub pool

Every day is a new opportunity when you substitute at Waukee CSD. Whether you’re exploring a future in education or looking for a flexible way to make an impact, you’ll gain hands-on experience across grade levels and connect with school leaders along the way. Many of our current teachers got their start right here — in the sub pool.

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Job Perks of Working at Waukee CSD

Staff Benefit Offerings

We offer our hires a competitive salary and benefits package.

  • We contribute 100% toward a single medical insurance plan and a single dental insurance plan for full-time employees.
  • Staff members are enrolled in IPERS, the state’s public employees retirement plan.
  • Full-time, certified staff members receive $50 monthly for a 403b plan.
  • Benefit-eligible employees can participate in a wellness program and earn up to $250.
  • Employee benefits also include access to reduced college tuition for certain programs with Buena Vista University (BVU) and Simpson College. BVU also allows benefits to apply to staff family members.
  • Certified staff can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for completion of graduate courses from accredited colleges or universities. The levels of reimbursement vary depending on classification.
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Well-being and belonging

Support that goes beyond the paycheck

Employee Assistance Program

Our District offers a robust Employee Assistance program that offers staff well-being and work-life balance resources.

  • This program is free to staff members and their families.
  • Program offerings include text therapy, self-guided digital therapy, in-the-moment phone therapy, short-term counseling, and support groups.
  • The program offers a mental health navigator to help staff members determine the next best step in their journey.
Staff Feedback and Communication

Despite having a staff of more than 2,600 people, our leadership team prioritizes listening, rounding, collecting feedback, and communicating.

  • Staff can provide feedback on two school-year surveys, which help building-level and District leaders celebrate successes and work on improvements.
  • The superintendent often visits schools to discuss survey results and help with in-the-moment needs.
  • District and building leaders send regular updates to staff members with our communication platform — ParentSquare.
Employee Recognition

Staff recognition occurs in each building and across our District, including a District-wide nomination program called Making a Difference.

  • Dozens of staff members are recognized monthly for Making a Difference. Any staff member can nominate another staff member or student for Making a Difference in big and small ways and living our District’s core values.

Applicant FAQ

Questions about your application?

Do you have a question about your job application? Check out these frequently asked questions. If you need additional support, please contact Mark Davis at the District Office by calling 515-987-5161.

If you are a staff member with questions, please head to the intranet or contact Mark Davis.

Mark Davis
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
mdavis@waukeeschools.org
515-987-5161 ext. 12420

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Licensure questions

Teaching or administrator licensure in Iowa

If you have questions regarding teacher or administrator licensure in Iowa, including renewing or converting a license, please contact the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners directly.