Building Substitute Teacher - Special Programs

High Need Building Substitute Teacher - Special Programs

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking Building Guest Educators for our high‑need schools for the 2026‑2027 school year.

Locations: Special Programs at Central Campus.

Job Summary: Implements Board Policy regarding education philosophy and curriculum under the direction of the administration through planning, organizing, managing, interacting with students; establishes rapport with students, staff, parents, and community.

Successful candidates for this position will possess one of the following:

• Valid Iowa Teaching License
• Substitute Authorization Certificate

Pay Starting: $200 per day.

Additional Benefit: 1 personal day.

Applicants must commit to working a minimum of 4 days per week.

• Plans instructional objectives and activities consistent with curriculum guides.
• Directs and supervises learning activities.
• Implements the disciplinary procedures of the District.
• Supervises behavior in the school environment to maintain safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
• Keeps accurate records of attendance and absences.
• Utilizes a variety of analytical and evaluative techniques suitable to the curriculum content.
• Communicates a positive support of the students in their educational development.
• Recognizes the exemplary influence of the educator over the students.
• Supervises playground, cafeteria, and halls on a scheduled basis.
• Relates with staff, parents, and community through positive professional cooperation.
• Remains current with developments and contemporary interpretations of subject matter and teaching methodology consistent with the professional assignment.
• Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents.
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
• Issues grade reports on a periodic basis.

• Attends work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assists with other duties as may be assigned.

Required:

• Valid Iowa Teaching License
• Substitute Authorization Certificate

Desired:

• Previous teaching experience
• Human relations skills, ability to deal with a diversity of people
• Ability to work under stress
• Visual acuity in supervisory roles, auditory acuity in teaching functions

• Standing – Frequent 33%–66%
• Walking – Frequent 33%–66%
• Sitting – Occasional 1%–32%
• Bending/stooping – Occasional 1%–32%
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling – Occasional 1%–32%
• Climbing/Stairs – Occasional 1%–32%
• Driving – Never 0%
• Lifting (10 lbs.) – Occasional 1%–32%
• Carrying (20 ft) – Occasional 1%–32%
• Manual Dexterity Tasks – Occasional 1%–32%
• Telephone – Occasional 1%–32%
• Computer – Occasional 1%–32%
• Other – Occasional 1%–32%

• Inside – Frequent 33%–66%
• Outside – Occasional 1%–32%
• Extremes of Temperature/Humidity – Occasional 1%–32%

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. 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.

Job Requirements: Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Casey Brown – Human Resources
• Email: casey.brown

Final date to receive applications: May 15, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job : 5804702