Elementary Special Education Teacher

Des Moines Public School District Multiple Schools - Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job ID:5402068

Application Deadline:Feb 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:Oct 09, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:Aug 10, 2026

DMPS is searching for teachers for the 26-27 school year. Individuals hired at this time will work with Human Resource to determine a placement closer to the start of the 26-27 school year. Individuals with any special education endorsement are encouraged to apply, as are those willing to obtain conditional licensure.

Posted salary ranges come from the 25-26 salary schedule. The 26-27 salary schedule has not yet been approved.

TITLE:Special Education Teacher (PreK-12)

POSITION TYPE:TCHR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
• 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).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• 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

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• 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:FulltimeDAYS:195 OR 199 day contractHOURS: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. 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.

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

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$50,000 to $80,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

• Emily Carlyle , Hiring Specialist
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