Pool: Middle School Special Education Strat Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

DMPS is seeking special education teachers for our middle school programs. Applicants with a K‑12 Strat 2 t, or licensed teachers willing to obtain a conditional endorsement, are encouraged to apply.

DMPS will pay for required coursework for a Strat 2 t in exchange for a multi‑year commitment to remain teaching in the district.

Schools currently hiring this position include:

• McCombs Middle School

There is a $2,500 hiring bonus (paid spread across all checks of 26‑27) for this position.

TITLE: Special Education Teacher (PreK‑12)

POSITION TYPE: TCHR

Required:

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

Desired:

• Experience in an urban school district.
• CPR certification.

Responsible for planning and delivering a high‑quality educational program to meet children’s academic, social‑emotional, and behavioral needs. The special education teacher partners with the guardian and support team in developing, implementing, and monitoring the student Individual Education Plan (IEP).

• 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 instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
• Work with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction and curriculum to meet the learning needs of students with IEPs.
• Monitor student learning on a daily basis using multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate consistent progress in meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Participate in professional development.

• 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.

DEPARTMENT: Student & Family Services

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, Director of Student Services

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Special Education Consultant

BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FLSA EXEMPTION: Exempt

FT/PT: Full‑time

HOURS: 7.75 per day, 195 or 199‑day contract

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissal

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.

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.

Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

• Jeremiah Schwennen, Talent Support Manager
• Human Resources
• Email: jeremiah.schwennen