Special Education Teacher; Strat BD) School

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Job : 5962835

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants to serve as aSpecial Education Teacherin a Strat 2 BD classroom at Weeks Middle School for an immediate start. AnySPED endorsed applicant OR applicants willing to obtain a conditional licenseare encouraged to apply.

DMPS is able to pay for any necessary coursework to help a licensed teacher obtain their BD endorsement.

TITLE: Special Education Teacher

POSITION TYPE: TCHR

Required:

• Valid Iowa teaching license (with special education endorsment for any grade level PK-12).
• Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications.

Desired:

• Experience in an urban school district
• CPR certification.

BASIC FUNCTION: 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. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

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.

Approved By:
Emily Carlyle

Date:10/09/2025

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