High Need Building Substitute Teacher - Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,140 - 36,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal day

Job summary

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking Building Guest Educators for high-need middle schools for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a valid Iowa teaching license and substitute authorization, with duties including planning, supervising, and managing classroom activities and maintaining student discipline.

Starting date is immediate, with a daily rate of pay and an extra personal day. Applicants should be prepared to adapt to district policies and collaborate with staff, parents, and the

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Teaching License
• Substitute Authorization Certificate

Responsibilities

• Plans instructional objectives and activities consistent with curriculum guides.
• Directs and supervises learning activities.
• Implements disciplinary procedures of the District.
• Supervises student behavior to maintain safety.
• Keeps accurate attendance/absence records.
• Uses analytical and evaluative techniques aligned with curriculum.
• Communicates positively with students, parents and staff.
• Supervises playground, cafeteria and halls as scheduled.
• Engages with staff, parents and community professionally.
• Keeps up to date with teaching methods and subject matter.

Skills

Human relations skills

Diversity of people

Ability to work under stress

Job description

High Need Building Substitute Teacher - Middle School

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking Building Guest Educators for our high‑need schools for the 2026‑2027 School Year.

Job Details

Job ID: 5804682
Application Deadline: May 15, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re‑Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Locations

• Brody, Goodrell, Harding, Hiatt, Hoyt, McCombs, Weeks

Job Summary

Implements Board Policy regarding education philosophy/curriculum under the direction of administration through planning, organizing, and managing classroom activities. Establish rapport with students, staff, parents, and community.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Teaching License
• Substitute Authorization Certificate

Pay and Benefits

Pay Starting: $200/day
Additional Benefit: 1 personal day

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, 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)

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

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%, Lifting (10 lbs.): Occasional 1%‑32%, Carrying (20 ft.): 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%.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Casey Brown, HUMAN RESOURCES, Email: [e-mail]