High School Strat II: BD Teacher (District-Wide Programs) - Science
About The Position
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a Special Education Teacher. This position will start in August 2026. Any Strat II:BD endorsed applicant OR applicants willing to obtain a conditional license are encouraged to apply. This position will teach high school science but does not require a science endorsement. Applicants must be comfortable with science content. This position will teach at the newly combined District-Wide Programs housed at Woodlawn School. Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final. TITLE: Special Education Teacher POSITION TYPE: TCHR
Requirements
- Valid Iowa teaching license (Strat II:BD).
- Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications.
- All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.
- Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an urban school district
- CPR certification
Responsibilities
- Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards, that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve learning.
- Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
- Work with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction and curriculum to meet the learning needs of student with IEPs.
- Monitor student learning on a daily basis.
- Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
- Communicate with families on a regular basis.
- Participate in professional development.
- Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Attend work promptly and on a regular basis.
- Maintain a satisfactory working relationship with staff, students, and families.
- Assist with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and orderly school.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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