AVAILABLE NOW: High School Special Education Teacher (Strat 1)

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

DMPS is seeking a high school special education teacher with a Strat 1 endorsement to support students at Lincoln High School. An interest and comfort with science content is strongly preferred for this position, but a science endorsement is not required. Licensed teacher applicants interested in the position that do not have a Strat 1 endorsement are welcome to apply__DMPS can fund coursework for conditional licensure in those willing to remain in the district for a multi-year commitment. BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. The special education teacher is a partner with the guardian and support team in developing, implementing, and monitoring the student Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
• Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an urban school district
• CPR certification.
• Interest and comfort with science content

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards, that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve learning.
• Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
• Work with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction and curriculum to meet the learning needs of student with IEPs.
• 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
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work promptly and on a regular basis.
• Maintain a satisfactory working relationship with staff, students, and families.
• Assist with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and orderly school.

Benefits

• All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed