High School Special Education Strat II: ID Teacher (Hoover)

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

11h•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 Strat II: ID endorsed applicant OR applicants willing to obtain a conditional license are encouraged to apply. The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final. The Special Education Teacher is 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 (Strat II:ID)
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