Elementary Strat I Teacher (Downtown)

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a Special Education Teacher. This position will start in August 2026. Any K-8 Strat I endorsed applicant OR applicants willing to obtain a conditional license are encouraged to apply. Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final.

Requirements

Valid Iowa teaching license (K-8 Strat I).
Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an urban school district
CPR certification.

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.