Part-Time Elementary Reading Interventionist

Part‑Time Elementary Reading Interventionist (.5)

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a qualified applicant for the 26‑27 school year to serve as a part‑time Reading Interventionist. The position starts in August 2026.

Location: Mouton Elementary, Des Moines, Iowa

Posting Information: Final date to receive applications July 31, 2026;
Posted June 26, 2026;
Starting date August 10, 2026.

Position Type: Part‑time (.5 days per week)

Salary: $25,000 – $40,000 per year.

TITLE: Reading Interventionist

POSITION TYPE: TCHR

Basic Function: Responsible for planning and delivering a high‑quality educational program to meet children’s academic and social‑emotional needs.

• 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 and use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
• Communicate with families regularly.
• Participate in professional development.
• Demonstrate consistent progress in meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.

• 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.

• Valid Iowa teaching license (K‑6 Classroom or K‑8 Reading).
• 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.

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s)

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator(s), Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator

Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying. Mostly indoors with occasional outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissal.

All candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, drug and alcohol testing, a physical capacity test, and/or a motor vehicle record check.

BARGAINING AGREEMENT: DMEA

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Theron Hobbs, Talent Support
• Human Resources
• Email: theron.hobbs