AVAILABLE NOW: Middle School Science Teacher (McCombs)

MCCOMBS MIDDLE; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

McCombs Middle School in Des Moines is seeking a full-time middle school science teacher for immediate start for the 26-27 school year. Able to teach Science or STEM, with a valid Iowa teaching license and endorsement or willingness to obtain a conditional endorsement.

Responsibilities include delivering daily lessons aligned to standards, creating an inclusive classroom, and collaborating with professional learning communities to drive instruction and use data for planning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily lessons aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ needs and ensure growth.
• Create a culturally inclusive classroom meeting academic and social-emotional needs.
• Participate in professional learning communities to plan instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.

Skills

Teaching license Iowa

Student assessment

Oral & written communication

Job description

AVAILABLE NOW: Middle School Science Teacher (McCombs)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954377

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DMPS is seeking a Science teacher for the 26-27 school year for an immediate start. Teachers with any Science or STEM endorsement, or those with a valid teaching license willing to obtain a conditional endorsement, are encouraged to apply.

Schools currently hiring for this position include:

• McCombs Middle School

TITLE: TCHR General Education Teacher K-12

POSITION TYPE: TCHR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

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

Desired:

• Previous classroom teaching experience.
• 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:

• Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
• Create a culturally inclusive classroom 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

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• 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

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: Maureen Norris

Date: 10/04/2018

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,569 to $83,640 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jeremiah Schwennen , Human Resources Manager
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Email: [e-mail]