Public School Teacher prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an assigned school. Develops and implements grade appropriate course work, activities, and assessments to meet the academic needs of children in a K-12 classroom setting. Being a Public School Teacher evaluates and monitors student's performance. Assesses and documents students' progress. Additionally, Public School Teacher participates in development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for specific students. Resolves classroom issues and conflicts. May participate in implementing special programs for students. May supervise teaching assistants. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require specific state-level teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. The Public School Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Public School Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Thank you for applying for a teaching position with Des Moines Public Schools! We are currently hiring through a process we call pool hiring.
This means that you will be interviewed by representatives from across our system and considered for jobs in all buildings that have a current or future vacancies in your content area(s) or grade level(s).
The goal is that we reduce the number of interviews you need to experience while increasing the number of opportunities that we can consider offering to you.
New to the Profession and Experienced Teachers are encouraged to apply for positions starting January 2024 or for the 2024-2025 school year.
Please indicate your availability on your application.
Positions Available Immediately (January 2024 Start)
None
Positions Available for 2024-2025 (August 2024 Start)
To Be Determined
Required Licensure / Endorsement :
Valid Iowa teaching license with the appropriate endorsement.
Highly Qualified Candidates for the position will also possess :
Previous classroom teaching experience.
Experience in an urban school district.
Please see attached job descriptions for further information on functions of these positions along with educational and experience requirements.
Position Details :
Contract days vary by assignment
7.75 hours
Salary Information :
Beginning teacher salary $45,392.00
DMPS does not have a cap on number of years experience considered in salary offers for career teachers.
Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience and education.
IPERS
Insurance Benefits
Single and Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July 1 - June 30).
Premium cost is $600 / year after that.Employees can earn up to $600 / year via participation in the Healthy U program. Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information : Des Moines Insurance plan information :
Current Monthly premiums paid by the district for eligible employees (subject to change effective July 1) :
Plan Single Emp 1 Family Alliance Select 786.81 1500.60 2391.90 Blue Access 765.03 1459.07 2325.69 Delta Dental 34.88 N / A 89.
84 Vision (VSP) 12.70 N / A 12.70
3. Single Dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees).
4. Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee for eligible employees. Not all employee groups are eligible.
To prospective teachers, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here.
But most of all, you will become here.
Last updated : 2024-03-05