Elementary Instructor (Lower Elementary)

The Dundy County Stratton (DCS) Public School District #117 in Benkelman, NE is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Elementary Instructor (Lower Elementary)  for the 2026-2027 school year.  The vacancy is at the First Grade level but qualified applicants will be evaluated for their strengths if at other levels.  The Dundy County Stratton (DCS) Public School District is located in the Southwest corner of the state of Nebraska and includes the communities of Benkelman (population 770), Haigler (population 140) and Stratton (population 300).  The district is comprised of approximately 280 students (average class size of 18.7 students) that are housed in three (03) buildings–a new (2025) Childcare/Pre-Kindergarten building, Elementary (K-6) facility and a Jr./Sr. High School all located in Benkelman, NE.  Dundy County Stratton competes at the Class D level for Nebraska School Activity Association (NSAA) activities/athletics and is a member of the Republican Plains Activity Conference (RPAC).

For the 2026-2027 school year, the district qualifies for the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) that provides for free meals to all students in the district.  The community and district have combined to offer a strong “Farm-to-Fork” program that utilizes locally produced meat for lunch program.  Through local foundations, all graduating DCS seniors are afforded scholarships of $4,000.00(+) per semester for up to four (04) years of post-secondary education.  The district supports a 1:1 technology environment with students utilizing iPads or laptops.  DCS has a strong staff, supportive communities and a progressive board/staff relationship along with advanced technology to provide great opportunities for students.