What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (High School) position at Des Moines Public School District?
For those available immediately, we have openings at the following schools: Ruby Van Meter (requires Strat 2 ID) and 4 Program (requires Strat 2 BD)
Otherwise, this posting is for anticipated positions starting in August 2025. While specific locations for positions are not yet known, we are able to make offers for "Location To Be Determined" positions for those looking to secure employment for the upcoming school year.
We are looking for teachers with Strat 1, Strat II ID, or Strat II BD endorsements or a willingness to obtain.
Salary numbers in this posting are based on the 24-25 salary schedule, as 25-26 salary information has not yet been set.
Special Education Teachers hired for 25-26 qualify for a $5,000 hiring bonus (paid over twenty-four paychecks)
TITLE: TCHR General Education Teacher K-12
DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s)
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator(s), Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator
POSITION INVENTORY: C 52
POSITION TYPE: TCHR
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: Full Time, 199 Days Year 1, 195 Days in Subsequent Years
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic and social-emotional needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- 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.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
- Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
- Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
Desired:
- Previous classroom teaching experience.
- Experience in an urban school district.
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PHYSICAL DEMAND: |
FREQUENCY: |
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Standing |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Walking |
Frequent 33% - 66% |
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Sitting |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Bending/Stooping |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Reaching/Pushing/Pulling |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Climbing/Stairs |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Driving |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Lifting (30 lbs.) |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Carrying (35 feet) |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Manual Dexterity Tasks |
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Telephone |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Computer |
Frequent 33% - 66% |
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Other |
Frequent 33% - 66% |
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Working Conditions |
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Inside |
Constant 67% |
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Outside |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Extremes of Temperature/Humidity |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By: Maureen Norris
Date: 10/04/2018
Salary : $47,500 - $69,817
