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Young World Physical Education

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 50,569 - 83,640

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Special Education Teacher for Des Moines Public School District. The role requires a valid Iowa teaching license and involves planning high-quality educational programs for students with IEPs. Responsibilities include delivering tailored lessons, collaborating with the support team, and ensuring student growth. The position offers a full-time contract, starting from $50,569 to $83,640 annually, and requires effective communication and experience in an urban school district.

Qualifications

Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communication.
Must possess relevant teaching credentials.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver educational programs adhering to state and district standards.
Collaborate with colleagues to accommodate IEPs.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Urban school district experience

CPR certification

Education

Valid Iowa teaching license (Strat II:BD or Strat II:ID)

Work Experience Coordinator endorsement

Job description

High School Special Education Work Experience Coordinator (District-Wide Programs) - WEC

Des Moines Public School District, Multiple Schools – Des Moines, Iowa

Start in August 2026; open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5574805
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Title: Special Education Teacher

Position Type: TCHR

Hiring Specifications:

Valid Iowa teaching license (Strat II:BD or Strat II:ID) AND Work Experience Coordinator endorsement.
Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communication.

Desired:

Experience in an urban school district.
CPR certification.

Basic Function

Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic, social‑emotional, and behavioral needs. The special education teacher partners with the guardian and support team to develop, implement, and monitor the student Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Essential Functions

Deliver daily lessons aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards needed to achieve learning.
Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
Collaborate with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction and curriculum for students with IEPs.
Monitor student learning daily using multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
Communicate regularly with families.
Participate in professional development.
Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.

Additional Essential Functions (DMPS)

Maintain confidentiality.
Attend work promptly and regularly.
Maintain satisfactory relationships with staff, students, and families.
Assist with duties needed to maintain a safe and orderly school.

Department

Student & Family Services

Reports To

Building Administrator, Director of Student Services

Guidance From

Special Education Consultant

Bargaining Group & FLSA Status

DMEA; Exempt

Full Time / Contract

Full time, 195 or 199 day contract, 7.75 hours per day.

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.

Benefits

All candidates offered a position will be required to pass a criminal background check, child and adult abuse registry check, and possibly fingerprinting, drug and alcohol test, physical capacity test, and/or motor vehicle record check.

Salary

From $50,569 to $83,640 per year.

Job Requirements