Elementary Special Education Strat II: BD Teacher; District-Wide Programs

Special Education Teacher

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a Special Education Teacher for elementary-aged students. This position will start in August 2026. Any Strat II:

BD endorsed applicant OR applicants willing to obtain a conditional license are encouraged to apply. This position will teach at the newly combined District-Wide Programs housed at Woodlawn Education Center.

Required:

• Valid Iowa teaching license (Strat II:BD).
• 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 is a partner 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 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.

Department:
Student & Family Services.

Reports To:

Building Administrator, Director of Student Services. Receives Guidance From:
Special Education Consultant. Bargaining Group: DMEA. FLSA Status:
Exempt. FT/PT:
Fulltime Days: 195 OR 199 day contract

Hours:

7.75.

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.