Pool: High School Business Teacher

26-27 Pool:
High School Business Teacher

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a qualified Business Teacher for the 26‑27 school year. The position will commence on Aug 10 2026 at Roosevelt High School and is a full‑time (7.75‑hour day) teaching role.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering, and assessing a high‑quality educational program that meets state and district standards while addressing students’ individual academic and social‑emotional needs. You will:

• Deliver daily lessons aligned to state and district standards, ensuring student growth.
• Create a culturally inclusive classroom that supports all learners.
• Participate in building and district professional learning communities for instructional planning, data analysis, and assessment creation.
• Monitor student learning daily, using multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
• Communicate regularly with families.
• Participate in required professional development and comply with the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.

Essential role requirements include:

• Valid Iowa teaching license, preferably with a 5‑12 Business endorsement or equivalent authorization.
• Knowledge of subject matter, curriculum, and effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication effectiveness.
• Proficiency in using technology to support instruction.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in an urban school district.
• Familiarity with culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Attend work on time, regularly, and reliably.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with the public, students, and colleagues.
• Assist with duties as assigned by supervisors.

TITLE: TCHR General Education Teacher K‑12
POSITION TYPE: TCHR (Contract days vary by assignment)
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
ROLE

DESCRIPTION:

Full‑time position, salary range $50,569 to $83,640 per year.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Must pass a criminal background check and relevant registry checks; additional checks may be required.

Full‑time status includes applicable district benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plan eligibility, and professional development support.

Des Moines Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.