• Our purpose is to Love, Empower, and Inspire People

• Our passionate team is #ALLIN, committed to bold strategies for student success

• We have strong community support with over 2,000 students in updated facilities

At Oskaloosa Schools, we believe that valuing our staff starts with excellent compensation and benefits. From competitive salary and full employer paid health insurance, we strive to be #ALLIN on our staff. 

In Oskaloosa you’ll be part of an incredible team that is here to serve kids. We Engage All Students to Embrace the Power of Learning. Learn more about working and thriving at Oskaloosa Community Schools by clicking the Working & Thriving button below.

• Elementary school offers comprehensive K-5 education

• Middle and High schools on a single campus; split by George Daily Auditorium, supporting various programs and over 200 annual events

• Outstanding athletic facilities, including Lacey Recreation complex

• Small class sizes; elementary at 18:1 and secondary at 16:1

• Innovative learning choices, including career and technical readiness classes through Indian Hills Community College, Home School Assistance, and an accredited Virtual Academy

• College readiness emphasized through Advanced Placement coursework and partnerships with William Penn University

• FREE 4-year-old preschool program in a new Early Childhood Education Center, connected to a recreation center constructed in 2021

• Oskaloosa Schools: A leader in education in Iowa with outstanding options

• Big-city options in a small-town environment

• Explore why Oskaloosa is an incredible place to work, live, and thrive!

Oskaloosa is where big-city opportunities meet a small-town atmosphere and value. Our community maintains a reputation as an economic leader in advanced technology manufacturing, higher education, and healthcare.
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We are the headquarters for a number of multinational industries that are advanced manufacturing leaders and provide solutions for global customers. This strong economic growth has led to tremendous development and community sustainability that has cultivated  world-class recreation, arts, and social opportunities for people from all walks of life. A high-speed fiber optic system delivers world-class gigabit communication solutions capable of growing with the changes and demands of our schools, businesses, and families. 

Our historic downtown is a hub for shopping, dining, live music, and seasonal events. It has been voted one of America’s Most Beautiful Downtowns by Travel & Leisure magazine and named an Iowa Great Place. The George Daily Auditorium hosts more than 200 performing arts events annually, including professional national tours.

Our community takes great pride in its efforts to enhance the local environment, the area arts community, and the traditions of our Native American history. Wellness and learning are priorities, as evidenced by our state-of-the-art hospital and recreation facilities. Walkers and bikers enjoy our 15-mile trail, and with more than 200 acres of sports facilities, all you need is a bat or ball to get into the game! Come find out why Oskaloosa is a wonderful place to live.

Click the links below to learn more about what makes Oskaloosa a magnetic place to live, work, and thrive. We have world class recreation, fine arts, amenities, health care, fiber broadband internet, and education.  Come see how Oskaloosa is truly the community of choice.