Kindergarten at Doniphan West

Doniphan West Elementary is searching for a 5th/6th grade teacher. A little about our great school: 1. Small class sizes: Each classroom has an average of fifteen or fewer students. The average grade size is 27 2. Great staff: a culture of excellence, support and caramaraderie 3. A student body that strives to do its best and exhibits very minor discipline issues and low absenteeism rates 4. High achievement scores compared area schools and the state of Kansas 5. Strong community involvement and support 6. Investment in technology. Classroom Smartpanels and student has a Chromebook Our building has two gymnasiums, a technology lab, a library media center, a Title 1 room, two resource rooms, an art room, and a music/band room. We need an energetic, compassionate teacher to step in and continue the progress that is being made at Doniphan West Elementary. I would be happy to answer your questions and tell you more about us. I love to brag about our students and staff! Applicants must have a current Kansas Teaching License or be able to obtain a Kansas Teaching License. This position is open until filled. Supplemental positions will be available. Trish Gibson - Doniphan West Elementary Principal 785-359-6526

Doniphan West Schools USD 111 was formed by the consolidation of Highland USD 425 and Midway USD 433 in 2009. Located in Northeast Kansas Doniphan West serves the communities of Bendena, Denton, Highland, Leona, Severance, and White Cloud. The schools are located in Highland, Kansas and east of Denton, Kansas. Highland and Denton are 30 miles west of St. Joseph, Missouri, 80 miles Northeast of Topeka, and 65 miles from North Kansas City, Missouri. Doniphan West Elementary School is located east of Denton, KS and serve grades PreK-6. Doniphan West Elementary School average grade size is 27. In addition to regular education classrooms this building has the following additional classrooms: one technology lab, two gymnasiums, library media center, Title 1 room, two resource rooms, art room, and music/band room. Doniphan West Junior/Senior High School built in 1976, is a 1A school located at 402 East Main in Highland and serves grades 7-12. In addition to the main classrooms, the junior/senior high school has a science lab, library media center, gymnasium, vocational agriculture building, weight room, art room, music room, interactive distance learning lab, independent computer lab and a business room. The high school competes in the Twin Valley League. Doniphan West Junior High participates in the Oregon Trail League. The district office is located in this building.