High Need Building Substitute Teacher - Special Programs

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking Building Guest Educators for our high need schools for the 2026-2027 School Year. Locations: Special Programs at Central Campus. Implements Board Policy regarding education philosophy/curriculum under the direction of the administration through planning, organizing, managing, interacting with students; establish rapport with students, staff, parents, and community. Successful candidates for this position will possess 1 of the following: Valid Iowa Teaching License or Substitute Authorization Certificate. Individuals considered for this position will need to commit to working a minimum of 4 days per week. To prospective employees, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here. But most of all, you will become here. Find out more about Becoming "The Best You" Here at Des Moines Public Schools.

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, 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.
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed