Pool: Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a qualified Social Studies Teacher for the 26-27 school year. This position will start in August 2026.

Schools currently hiring for this position:

• Brody Middle School

Position Type: TCHR

Required:

• Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
• Knowledge of subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
• Previous classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in an urban school district.

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 instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
• Monitor student learning daily; use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
• Communicate with families regularly.
• Demonstrate progress in meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Participate in professional development.

Additional Essential Functions (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work promptly and on a 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.

Department: Teaching and Learning

Reports To: Building Administrator(s)

Receives Guidance From: Building Administrator(s), Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator

Bargaining Agreement: DMEA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Full Time: 7.75 hour day (contract days vary by assignment)

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 ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not 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 must 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.