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At the heart of the Urbandale Community School District is a fundamental belief in the inherent potential of all students. We strive to bring learning to life for all students by helping them discover, define, and develop their full potential.
We’re a big-time school district with a small-town feel.
Families describe the District as being the perfect size—not too big and not too small—located in the heart of the Metro.
High-quality instruction leading to exceptional student outcomes.
Through the implementation of high-quality, evidence-based instruction combined with high-impact learning strategies, students discover, define, and develop their full potential.
We create safe, supportive & welcoming learning environments.
Collaborative and caring classrooms help students to feel ready to learn, set goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve success.
Our average graduating class size is 325 students.
Students enjoy many opportunities to get involved in clubs and activities, build strong connections with classmates, and develop meaningful partnerships with teachers and coaches.
Urbandale students are well prepared for their future.
Through integration of career awareness, exploration, and hands-on experience, students build the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to be ready for their futures.
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Work With Us
Teachers and staff create safe and supportive learning environments where students feel empowered to learn, to set goals, to overcome obstacles, and to achieve success.
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Be part of an award-winning school district
Urbandale is renowned for its exceptional academic and co-curricular programs led by nationally recognized educators representing the best in their fields.
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Competitive compensation packages
While you’re making a positive difference in the lives of students, you’ll be receiving a competitive wage and benefits package with numerous opportunities for advancement.
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Meaningful and valuable professional learning
We listen to the needs of our teachers in order to design professional learning that is responsive, purposeful, and collaborative thereby helping teachers refine instructional practices to positively impact student success.
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Mentorship programs for new teachers and new-to-the-U teachers
When teachers feel successful, students feel successful. By providing layers of support through dedicated professional learning and ongoing mentorship programs, initial licensed teachers experience an acceleration of growth during the first two years in the profession.
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Pathways for professional growth and advancement
We know strengthening instruction improves student achievement which is why we reward professional growth and effective teaching by providing educators pathways for career opportunities that come with increased leadership responsibilities and increased compensation.
Our Community
A strong support system is vital for students to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams.
