About this role
DMPS is searching for teachers for the 27-28 school year. Individuals hired at this time will work with Human Resource to determine a placement closer to the start of the 27-28 school year. Individuals interested in middle or high school teaching in the areas of math or science will be considered.
Posted salary ranges come from the 26-27 salary schedule. The 27-28 salary schedule has not yet been approved.
TITLE
General Education Teacher (K-12)
CLASSIFICATION
Teacher
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Work Experience: N/A
- Licensure or Certification: Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce and student population.
- Effective written and oral communication.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.?
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
JOB SUMMARY
The General Education Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet students' academic and social-emotional needs. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students' individual needs and ensure growth.
- Create an engaging, affirming, and meaningful classroom environment that meets the academic and social emotional needs of students.
- Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
- 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.
- Other duties, as assigned.
DEPARTMENT
Office of Schools
REPORTS TO
Building Administrator
HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED
N/A
BARGAINING GROUP
DMEA Teacher
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
CALENDAR
Varies by assignment / 7.75 hour day
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMAND
FREQUENCY
Standing
Frequent 33% - 66%
Walking
Frequent 33% - 66%
Sitting
Frequent 33% - 66%
Bending/Stooping
Occasional 1% - 32%
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
Occasional 1%- 32%
Climbing/Stairs
Occasional 1% - 32%
Driving
Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (20 lbs.)
Frequent 33% - 66%
Carrying (20 feet)
Frequent 33% - 66%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Frequent 33% - 66%
Computer
Frequent 33% - 66%
Other
Never 0%
Working Conditions
Inside
Constant 67%+
Outside
Occasional 1% - 32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
Occasional 1% - 32%
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: 515-242-7709; email: [email protected]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.
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: Bryce Amos
Date: 06/18/2026