Middle School Science Teacher (Hiatt)

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

DMPS is seeking a Science teacher for the 26-27 school year. Teachers with any Science or STEM endorsement, or those with a valid teaching license willing to obtain a conditional endorsement, are encouraged to apply. Please note salary information on this posting comes from the 25-26 salary schedule. The 26-27 schedule is not yet finalized.

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.
• Any Science or STEM endorsement, or those with a valid teaching license willing to obtain a conditional endorsement.

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.

Benefits

• Salary information comes from the 25-26 salary schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees