High Need Building Substitute Teacher - High School
About The Position
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking Building Guest Educators for our high need schools for the 2026-2027 School Year. Locations include East, Lincoln, and North. The role involves implementing Board Policy regarding education philosophy/curriculum under the direction of the administration through planning, organizing, managing, and interacting with students. Successful candidates will establish rapport with students, staff, parents, and the community. The position requires a commitment to working a minimum of 4 days per week. The job description emphasizes the opportunity for personal and professional growth within Des Moines Public Schools.
Requirements
- Valid Iowa Teaching License
- Substitute Authorization Certificate
- Commitment to working a minimum of 4 days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching experience
- Human relations skills, ability to deal with a diversity of people
- Ability to work under stress
- Visual acuity in supervisory roles
- Auditory acuity in teaching functions
Responsibilities
- Plans instructional objectives and activities consistent with curriculum guides.
- Directs and supervises learning activities.
- Implements the disciplinary procedures of the District.
- Supervises behavior in the school environment to maintain the safety and wellbeing of the students and staff.
- Keeps accurate records of attendance and absences.
- Utilizes a variety of analytical and evaluative techniques suitable to the curriculum content.
- Communicates a positive support of the students in their educational development.
- Recognizes the exemplary influence of the educator over the students.
- Supervises playground, cafeteria, and halls on a scheduled basis.
- Relates with staff, parents, and community through positive professional cooperation.
- Remains current with developments and contemporary interpretations of subject matter and teaching methodology consistent with the professional assignment.
- Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents.
- Issues grade reports on a periodic basis.
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
Benefits
- 1 personal day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
