High School Strat II: BD Teacher (District-Wide Programs) - Social Studies

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

9h

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 social studies but does not require a social studies endorsement. Applicants must be comfortable with social studies 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed