High School Family Consumer Science Teacher (Lincoln)

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a Family Consumer Science Teacher. This position will start in August 2026. The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final. The basic function of this role is to plan and deliver a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic and social-emotional needs.

Requirements

Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment)
Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods
Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications

Nice To Haves

Previous classroom teaching experience
Experience in an urban school district

Responsibilities

Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth
Create a culturally inclusive classroom that meets the academic and social emotional needs of students
Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments
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
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