Itinerant Teacher

Des Moines Public School District SP ED RELATED SERVICES - DES MOINES, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job ID:5110245

Application Deadline:Dec 31, 2025 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

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

Starting Date:Aug 12, 2025

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.

TITLE:Itinerant Teacher for Deaf or Hard of Hearing

POSTION TYPE:TCHR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

Desired:

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide academic support in the general education setting to students identified as having a vision or hearing loss.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct service to those students who need individualized support due to vision or hearing loss in the areas of reading, written language, and math.
• Observe and evaluate academic needs of vision or deaf and hard of hearing students as a member of the team in determining the most appropriate program for the student.
• Provide professional development on subjects such as; vision, hearing loss, how to use an interpreter, and accommodations needed for the student in the classroom.
• Provide consultation and support to teachers in the general and special education settings regarding specific teaching strategies appropriate for students with a vision or hearing loss.
• Collaborate with other teachers and consultants.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Student & Family Services

REPORTS TO:Director of Student Services

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:Executive Director of Student and FamilyServices

EVALUATES:N/ABARGAINING GROUP:DMEA

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

FT/PT:Full TimeDAYS:195 or 199 day contractHOURS:7.75 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying, driving from site to site

WORKING CONDITIONS:Mostly indoors

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 Behrens

Date: 04/17/2025

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$47,500 to $80,804 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Hard of Hearing

Special Education > Visually Impaired

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