The Sigourney Community School District is in search of a Full-time K-12 Guidance Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.  This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to interpret student data, work with the student information system, and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment in collaboration with our K-6 At-Risk Teacher in our Elementary Program.

Our school counseling program builds its foundation on providing EVERY Sigourney student with knowledge in: Academic Guidance; Personal/Social Skills Development; College and Career Development.

Delivers success to our students through:

School Counseling Curriculum: Group/Classroom Activities, Career Development, and Parent Meetings;

Individual Planning: Individual Advisement, Academic Support and Scheduling, Student/Parent Meetings, Future Planning, Post Secondary Support and Scheduling;

Responsive Services: Crisis Counseling, Collaboration, Individual/Group Counseling, Conflict Resolution, and Referrals to Community Agencies;

System Support: Facilitating positive communication between the school, the community, and the families, Professional Development, Program Management and At-Risk Programming.

The School Counseling Program is comprehensive in nature and strives to meet students’ academic, personal/social, and career needs.  School Counseling is not designed to replace clinical counseling services, but is a valuable addition.

Job Description

Salary is based on experience and education. Competitive Benefit Package Include: Full Single Health and Dental Plan, other benefit and supplemental plans are available as well.

Applicants must be certified in the State of Iowa or able to obtain licensure by the position start date, with an “Professional School Counselor K-8 - 172 and Professional School Counselor 5-12 - 173” endorsement. 

 Application materials must be submitted through http://teachiowa.gov/ 

If you experience any problems submitting your application or have any questions, please feel free to contact the Sigourney CSD District Office at 641-622-2025.

Posted: 12/19/25
Apply by: 1/16/26

The Sigourney Community School District is in search of a Full-time K-12 Vocal Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Teaching responsibilities include K-6 general music instruction and 7-12 Choir, Honor Choir and Music Concerts as well. We are seeking a motivated, passionate, and student focused leader with a strong vocal music background for our elementary and secondary Vocal Music Department.  

This person will work closely with the Band Instructor in planning concerts. Must demonstrate effective classroom management skills through building positive and strong relationships with students and families. The candidate must be able to differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the needs of all learners. 

Job Description

Salary is based on experience and education. Competitive Benefit Package Include: Full Single Health and Dental Plan, other benefit and supplemental plans are available as well.

Applicants must be certified in the State of Iowa or able to obtain licensure by the position start date, with an “K-12 Music” endorsement. 

 Application materials must be submitted through http://teachiowa.gov/ 

If you experience any problems submitting your application or have any questions, please feel free to contact the Sigourney CSD District Office at 641-622-2025.

Posted: 12/19/25
Apply by: 1/16/26

The Sigourney Board of Education will begin its search for the next executive leader of the Sigourney Community School District. The Board will begin the selection and hiring process immediately.

It is the Board’s preference to secure an operational sharing agreement with a highly qualified and effective superintendent currently serving within a regional school district or local education agency (LEA). However, the Board will also consider applications from licensed superintendent candidates who are not presently serving in a sharing arrangement.

Job Description

Mr. Kevin Hatfield, Superintendent of Schools, Sigourney Community School District, will lead the recruiting and hiring process for the Board. The process will include timeline development, posting and marketing materials, recruitment, interviewing and input, screening, compensation parameters, hiring, and onboarding support. kevin.hatfield@sigourneyschools.com

Mrs. Melissa Sellers, Human Resource, Sigourney Community School District, will assist with search material preparation and communication needs. missy.sellers@sigourneyschools.com

• Position Type: Administration/Superintendent / Location: Sigourney, Iowa

• Salary: Shared: $150,000 - $180,000/Non-Shared: $120,000 - $140,000
  *commensurate with experience and education

• Date Posted: 12-12-2025

• Letter of Interest & Application Materials: 12-12-25 – 01-07-26

• A letter of interest should be sent to Mr. Kevin Hatfield, Superintendent, SCSD

• Full application information can be found on the TeachIowa website.

• Please include: Resume, 3 letters of reference / all licensure information.

• Closing Date: 01-07-2026, 4:00 PM / Date Available: 07/01/2026

Interview, Selection, and Hiring Timeline: Timeline is subject to change pending weather conditions, availability for full stakeholder input, candidate availability, and additional Board input.

• December 12 - January 7 Application Period

• December 12 - January 7 Stakeholder Survey Open

• January 8 - January 13 Board Finalizes Candidates for Interviews

• January 26  – February 6 Stakeholder Interviews with Candidates

• February 9 – February 13 Board Formal Interviews of Finalists

• February 16 - February 27  Contract Finalized / Legal Review Complete

• March 11, 2026 Board Recommendation of Approval

The Sigourney Community School District is in search of the following coaching positions for the 2026-2027 School Year:

High School Head Girls Volleyball Coach
High School Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach
Season Dates: Volleyball Season is through the months of August to early November

SK Junior High Head Football Coach
SK Junior High Assistant Football Coach
Season Dates: Sigourney-Keota JH Football Season is through the months of August to October

SK High School Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach
Season Dates: Sigourney-Keota Boys Wrestling Season is through the months of November to February

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check 

• Obtain a Coaching Authorization through the Board of Educational Examiners

Coaching Authorization Requirements (BOEE Instructions):

• 18 years of age (and high school diploma or equivalent if under 20 years of age)

• CPR training (Certification must be obtained through an approved provider)

• Concussion training certificate from the National Federation of High Schools (not the Heads-Up version)

• Mandatory reporter training for child abuse.

• 55-hour workshop certificate from an approved provider or college coursework which includes the following content:

  • Structure and function of the human body

  • Prevention and care of athletic injuries

  • Human growth and development

  • Theory/methods and ethics of coaching

Apply online at: TeachIowa online or in person at:

Sigourney Community School District 
909 E Pleasant Valley Street, Sigourney, IA 52591

If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 641-622-2025

Posted: 12/22/25
Apply by: 1/16/26

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