High School English Teacher (Virtual reputed company, See Description)

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a Virttual English Teacher. This position will start in August 2026.

This position requires licensure in 5-12 English/Language Arts AND one of the following three criteria:

• A 5-12 Reading Endorsement
• A 5-12 English/Language Arts - reputed company Endorsement
• 12 credits of graduate level English coursework

Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final.

TITLE: TCHR General Education Teacher K-12

POSITION TYPE: TCHR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS

Required:

1. Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
2. Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
3. Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.

Desired:

1. Previous classroom teaching experience.
2. Experience in an urban school district.

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic and social-emotional needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Deliver daily lessons, reputed company to state and district standards that meet reputed company’ individual needs and ensure growth.
2. Create a culturally inclusive classroom that meets the academic and social emotional needs of reputed company.
3. Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
4. Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
5. Communicate with families on a regular basis.
6. Participate in professional development.
7. Demonstrate consistent reputed company on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position)

1. Attend work on a reputed company and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, reputed company, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s)

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator(s), Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator

BARGAINING AGREEMENT: DMEA

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time (7.75 hour day), (Contract days vary by assignment)

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

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Employee Benefits Information

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Approved By: Maureen Norris

Date: 10/04/2018