High Need Building Substitute Teacher - Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 31,918 - 41,881; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking Building Guest Educators for our high-need elementary schools for the 2025-2026 school year.

You will plan instructional objectives, direct learning activities, implement discipline, supervise students, maintain attendance records, and communicate with staff, parents and the community.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Teaching License and Substitute Authorization Certificate.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Human relations skills; ability to deal with a diversity of people.
• Ability to work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Plans instructional objectives and activities aligned with curriculum guides.
• Directs and supervises learning activities.
• Implements the disciplinary procedures of the District.
• Supervises behavior to ensure safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
• Keeps accurate attendance records.
• Communicates positively with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Issues grade reports on a periodic basis.
• Attend work regularly and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Work under stress

Visual acuity

Auditory acuity

Education

Iowa Teaching License

Substitute Authorization Certificate

Job description

High Need Building Substitute Teacher - Elementary

Job ID: 5804661
Application Deadline: May 15, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking Building Guest Educators for our high‑need schools for the 2025‑2026 school year.

Locations: Brubaker, Cattell, Edmunds, Findley, Jackson, King, Lovejoy, Madison, Monroe, Moore, Morris, Moulton, Park Ave, Plesant Hill, Riverwoods, Studabaker.

Job Summary: Implements Board policy regarding education philosophy and curriculum under the direction of administration through planning, organizing, managing, interacting with students; establishes rapport with students, staff, parents, and community.

Essential Functions:

• Plans instructional objectives and activities consistent with curriculum guides.
• Directs and supervises learning activities.
• Implements the disciplinary procedures of the District.
• Supervises behavior in the school environment to maintain the safety and wellbeing of the students and staff.
• Keeps accurate records of attendance and absences.
• Utilizes a variety of analytical and evaluative techniques suitable to the curriculum content.
• Communicates a positive support of the students in their educational development.
• Recognizes the exemplary influence of the educator over the students.
• Supervises playground, cafeteria, and halls on a scheduled basis.
• Relates with staff, parents, and community through positive professional cooperation.
• Remains current with developments and contemporary interpretations of subject matter and teaching methodology consistent with the professional assignment.
• Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents.
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
• Issues grade reports on a periodic basis.

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.

Hiring Specifications:

Required:

• Valid Iowa Teaching License
• Substitute Authorization Certificate

Desired:

• Previous teaching experience
• Human relations skills, ability to deal with a diversity of people
• Ability to work under stress
• Visual acuity in supervisory roles, auditory acuity in teaching functions.

Physical Demand:

Frequency:

Standing. Frequent 33%‑66%
Walking. Frequent 33%‑66%
Sitting. Occasional 1%‑32%
Bending/Stooping. Occasional 1%‑32%
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling. Occasional 1%‑32%
Climbing/Stairs. Occasional 1%‑32%
Driving. Never 0%
Lifting (10 lbs.) Occasional 1%‑32%
Carrying (20 feet) Occasional 1%‑32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks. Occasional 1%‑32%
Telephone. Occasional 1%‑32%
Computer. Occasional 1%‑32%
Other. Occasional 1%‑32%

Working Conditions:

Inside. Frequent 33%‑66%
Outside. Occasional 1%‑32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity. Occasional 1%‑32%

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.

Approved By: Maureen Norris
Date: 6/28/2022

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $200 to $200 Per Day

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts
• Classroom Teacher > Math: General
• Classroom Teacher > Science: General
• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General
• Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Casey Brown
• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]