Current Vacancies / Openings:
Use the following links to view current vacancies and openings.
| Type: | Position: | Location: | Position Start Date: | Send Letter of Application and Resume to: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified | Elementary Principal | John Cline Elementary | 7/2025 | tim.cronin@decorah.school |
| Certified | Special Education Teacher (Instructional Strategist I – Mathematics Co-Teacher) | Decorah High School | 8/2025 | brad.hurst@decorah.school |
| Certified | Social Studies Teacher | Decorah High School | 8/2025 | brad.hurst@decorah.school |
| Certified | JJV Softball Coach | Decorah High School | Summer of 2025 | adam.riley@decorah.school |
| Certified | Assistant HS Volleyball Coach | Decorah High School | 2025 Season | adam.riley@decorah.school |
| Certified | 9th Grade Volleyball Coach | Decorah High School | 2025 Season | adam.riley@decorah.school |
| Certified | Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach | Decorah High School | TBD | adam.riley@decorah.school |
| Certified | Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach | Decorah High School | TBD | adam.riley@decorah.school |
| Certified | Assistant High School Baseball Coach | Decorah High School | TBD | adam.riley@decorah.school |
| Classified | ParaEducator | Carrie Lee Elementary | Nov 2024 | dana.bockman@decorah.school |
| Certified | DMS Boys Track Coach | Decorah Middle School | Spring 2025 | jake.nimrod@decorah.school |
| Classified | ParaEducator | Decorah Middle School | Nov 2024 | justin.albers@decorah.school |
| Classified | Substitute ParaEducators | Decorah Middle School, Decorah High School, West Side, John Cline, Carrie Lee | October 2024 | sarah.elsbernd@decorah.school |
| Classified | ParaEducator | Decorah High School | Nov 2024 | brad.hurst@decorah.school |
Decorah CSD posts all vacancies on the IowaWORKS Jobs website. Please use the link above to review current openings. Links will open Decorah CSD vacancies on IowaWORKS in a new tab.
How to Apply
Those interested in being considered for a position should either apply through IowaWORKS by clicking the position or email letter of application and resume to the supervisor listed for the position.
To be considered for administrative/certified positions, applicants should submit the following:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Transcripts (copies are acceptable)
- Three References (with contact information)
To be considered for a support/classified position, applicants should submit the following documents:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
Ongoing Needs
In addition to the positions listed above, Decorah CSD is always accepting applications for the following positions:
| Position Type | Who to Contact |
| Substitute Associates | Darlene Woodhouse – Director of Human Resources darlene.woodhouse@decorah.school |
| Bus Drivers | |
| Substitute Bus Drivers | |
| Food Service Workers | |
| Substitutes Food Service Workers | |
| Substitute Custodians | |
| Substitute Nurses | |
| Substitute Teachers |
Our People
At Decorah Community School District, we strive to maintain a workplace environment and culture that promotes engagement, well-being, and a focus on student success. We believe our employees represent the most important resource for providing a quality educational program to the students we serve. The District’s goal is to recruit, select, and support the best available candidates; promote employee/employer relations; and develop a system in which optimum staff engagement and satisfaction are fostered and maintained.
Working and Living in Decorah
Decorah and Winneshiek County are amazing places to call home. Nestled in the Driftless Region of Northeast Iowa, we have access to incredible outdoor opportunities; our people’s innovative spirit creates unique business, entertainment, and lifestyle opportunities. Check out the links below to learn more about living and working in Decorah.
