High Need Building Substitute Teacher - Middle 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 Brody, Goodrell, Harding, Hiatt, Hoyt, McCombs, and Weeks. 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. Individuals considered for this position will need to commit to working a minimum of 4 days per week. The position offers a starting pay of $200/day and includes 1 personal day.
Requirements
- Valid Iowa Teaching License
- Substitute Authorization Certificate
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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
