- 3rd Grade Teacher:
West Lyon CSD is looking for a 3rd grade teacher to join our team. We have an excellent teaching staff, with a wide range of resources to help ensure your success in the classroom. Each K-3 grade level has four sections in our building, so your team will be there to support you from day one. We focus our day around literacy and math instruction with high expectations for student success. Successful candidates will need the following: strong communication skills, passion for teaching, patience and empathy, creativity, flexibility, organization skills, and a love for learning. Contact Tim Snyder, Elementary Principal.
- Special Education Teacher:
West Lyon in Inwood, IA, seeks a dynamic and dedicated special education teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will have either a valid Iowa K-8 or 7-12 Instructional Strategist I, and a strong background in special education. They will be responsible for developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual disabilities and providing academic and behavioral support to these students in the classroom. Click here for more information. Contact Tim Snyder, Elementary Principal.
- Vocal Music Teacher, Grades 7 - 12
Vocal Music director for 4 choirs - HS Female voice choir, HS Mixed choir, Jr H Mixed Choir, HS Jazz Choir
Lessons and preparation for All State and solo ensemble contest.
Co-director of HS Fall Musical and Co-director of JH Spring Musical included with this position.
New 700 seat Performing Arts Center in 2026
If interested, email your resume, cover letter, 3 letters of reference, and transcripts to Principal Doug Jiskoot, djiskoot@wlwildcats.org
- Industrial Arts Teacher
Searching for a dynamic, engaging teacher that is knowledgeable with the latest technology in Industrial Arts.
West Lyon High School is a high performing school in both academics and extracurricular activities, including Skills USA. We have a 10,000 sq foot shop with state-of-the-art industrial grade equipment including CNC machines, industrial 36" belt sander table, two SawStop table saws, 20 seat computer lab for CADD, 3D printers and laser engraver.
This is a very dynamic program with nearly half of the high school students, including girls, enrolling in at least one Industrial Arts class each year.
Classes include CADD, Cabinet Making, Construction, Auto Tech, and Intro to ITE.
Skills USA advisor included with this position with an extended day contract.
Outstanding benefits include 90% of Full Family Health paid by the district in addition to a competitive salary.
West Lyon is located in NW Iowa, bordering South Dakota and Minnesota. We're just 20 minutes from the Sioux Falls, SD metro area.
Send/email cover letter, resume, three references, transcript to Principal Doug Jiskoot, djiskoot@WLwildcats.org
- Full-time Custodian:
This is a full-time position with negotiable hours. If interested, complete the online application for classified staff linked below. If you have any questions, please contact either Janet Feikema or Shawn Kreman for more information.
- Substitute Custodian:
If interested, complete the online application for classified staff linked below. If you have any questions,
please contact either Janet Feikema or Shawn Kreman for more information.
- Athletic Openings:
For available athletic openings, contact Jeremy Childress if interested
- School Bus Driver:
Open positions are for full-time and part-time drivers. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver License with a School Bus Endorsement and a passenger endorsement. Completion of a post offer/pre-employment drug-screening test is mandatory. Candidates must also obtain a Medical Examiners Certificate (DOT physical). Upon initial hire by the district, applicants must complete the state mandated School Transportation Operation Program, which is a seventeen hour bus driver training course. No experience is necessary. The district is willing to train and assist qualified, interested applicants in getting their CDL and endorsements. Contact Lucas Bouwman, if interested.
These positions will remain open until qualified candidates have been employed.
It is the policy of the West Lyon Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the contact the Superintendent, West Lyon CSD, 1787 182nd Street, Inwood, IA 51240, (712) 753-4917 or superintendent@wlwildcats.org.
NOTE: the teacher application below is a Word document.