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
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 (all sciences or willing to get all sciences endorsement)
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 03/01/2025
Support Staff position openings:
Elementary building:
Warrior Early Learning Center substitute associates
Substitute Associates
Substitute Nutrition staff
Substitute bus drivers
JH/HS building:
Substitute Associates
Substitute Nutrition Staff
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 0/26/2025
Coaching/Sponsor positions available for the 2024-25 school year:
Junior High track (1 position available)
Junior High football (1 position available)
JV/Varsity Assistant volleyball
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 02/26/2025
Mississippi Bend AEA substitute teaching license information (how to become certified)
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 02/26/2025
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 background 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 02/26/2025