Job Opportunities
High School Social Studies
Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District is looking for a Social Studies Teacher for the 26-27 school year that would teach half day at the high school and also could pair this with Middle School Social Studies or stay in the high school if you have a special education endorsement. Exact classes to be taught are yet to be determined. This position is open due to a retirement of a Social Studies and Special Education Teacher. A-P High school is in Parkersburg, A-P Middle School is located in Aplington 6 miles apart.
Interested Candiates should have an Iowa Teaching License and able to teach All Social Sciences at the high school. Aplington-Parkersburg also has multiple coaching openings that we will look to pair with this position.
Head High School Football Coach, Junior High Football Coach, Middle School Volleyball, Middle School Girls Basketball are positions we are looking to fill for the 26-27 school year.
Candidates should email High School Principal Aaron Thomas
Send:
Resume
Cover Letter
2 letters of recommendation
List of references
Copy of Iowa Teaching License and Coaching Authorization
Available High School Coaching Positions
The Aplington-Parkersburg Community Schools will have the following coaching openings for the 2025-2026 school year. Aplington-Parkersburg has a rich athletic history and a strong tradition. We are in search of energetic, motivated coaches who are as mindful about mentoring young adults as having success and winning. Coaches should be team players and encourage athletes to be involved in multiple sports, work well with other coaches and have a passion.Interested Candidates should contact Carter Hoff. Interested candidates should have an Iowa Coaching Authorization already completed. A cover letter expressing interest in the coaching positions and a resume are encouraged along with 3 references that can speak to your sports knowledge and at least one professional reference.These positions are open until filled and interviewing will begin after the June 10th school board meeting and the new activities director is officially hired.Questions or interest should be sent to High School Athletic Director Carter Hoff via email. carter.hoff@a-pcsd.net or can be dropped off 8am-1pm Monday through Friday.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Head Girls Tennis
High School Special Education
Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District is searching for a Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 26-27 school year. A Strat II license would be an added bonus but not a requirement. A familiarity of writing IEP's and working with the Achieve program is prefered. Aplington-Parkesburg Community Schools is located 20 miles West of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Candidate must have a heart to work with young people and see them grow and develop. They must be able to communicate and work well with general education staff for the growth of the young people they serve. Aplington-Parkersburg integrates students into the general education setting whenever possible. A-P has done some coaching teaching but also uses Para Eduators to assist students in the general education setting where the special education teacher works with the students on their academic goal areas and skills.
This position could be half time Special Education and half time Social Studies if the candidate was endorsed to teach in both content areas.
Interested candidates should contact high school principal Aaron Thomas via email with any quesitons. Interested parties may apply through Teach Iowa or email Principal Thomas directly: Aaron.Thomas@a-pcsd.net
Resume
Cover Letter
2 Letters of Recommendation and a list of references
A copy of your Teaching License with endorsement areas listed
As applications start to come in interviews will begin. We are hoping to move quick in the hiring process.
Coaching opportunities also exist in the district in multiple areas and multiple sports (HS & MS Football, MS Volleyball, MS Girls Basketball)
6th Grade ELA Teacher
The teacher candidate will teach 3 sections of 6th-grade reading and 3 sections of 6th-grade English. The position also entails an advisory period, along with supervising a study hall.
Required:
Candidates must hold a current State of Iowa Teaching License. https://boee.iowa.gov
This position does require one of the following endorsements: 5-8 Middle School Language Arts (1821) 5-12 English Language Arts (120) K-8 English Language Arts (119) K-8 or 5-12 Reading Endorsement (148 & 149)
Interested candidates should provide a resume, a letter of interest, 3 letters of recommendation, and a copy of their teaching certificate.
You can apply at Teach Iowa or contact Brian Buseman @ brian.buseman@a-pcsd.net or 319-347-6621.
Available JH Coaching Positions
The Aplington-Parkersburg Community Schools will have the following JH coaching openings for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested candidates should have an Iowa Coaching Authorization already completed. A cover letter expressing interest in the coaching positions and a resume are encouraged, along with 3 references that can speak to your sports knowledge. These positions are open until filled. If there are questions or interest, an application should be uploaded to Teach Iowa or emailed tothe MS Activities Director via email at tony-jones@a-pcsd.net.
OPEN POSITIONS:
25-26 School Year
JH Assistant Baseball
26-27 School Year
JH Football
JH Girls Basketball
JH Boys Wrestling
High School Special Education Para-Educator
Aplington-Parkersburg High School is looking to hire a special education para-educator immediately. Applicant will go into general education classrooms and assist students with an IEP. This person will work closely with our special education teachers along with our general education teachers.
Interviews will begin immediately and the position is open until filled. A high school diploma required. The ability to work with and assist students to become the best they can, a positive attitude and a team player are skills we desire in the applicant.
Interested candidates should email high school principal Aaron Thomas. Aaron.Thomas@a-pcsd.net
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Federal “In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director. Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 1(866)632-9992 (voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact the USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 1(800)877-8339 or 1(800)845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
Iowa “It is the policy of Aplington-Parkersburg Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by Aplington-Parkersburg Schools, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 e. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; web site: http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index.html.”