HS Head Speech Coach (Reinstatement)- East

EAST HIGH; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Public Schools - East High in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced HS Head Speech Coach for a part-time role to lead student speech activities, coach competitors, and coordinate travel to events. The position requires building a team, scheduling practices, and ensuring program success.

The role includes teaching speech, guiding student performance, staying current with rules, and reporting to school administrators. A college degree is required; stipend is $3,247 per month.

Qualifications

• College degree required for instructional roles.
• Ability to guide student growth in performance and strategy.
• Ability to transport students to competition sites.
• Experience with high school/college speech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach forms of speech and coaching for events.
• Lead and schedule regular practices and competitions.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for tournaments.
• Oversee the speech activity and team operations.
• Communicate with parents via multiple channels.
• Submit reports and progress updates to administration.

Skills

Student growth guidance

Speech coaching

Competition strategy

Speech background

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HS Head Speech Coach (Reinstatement)- East

Des Moines Public School District EAST HIGH - DES MOINES, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5932170

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 7, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: HS Head Speech Coach

POSTION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $3,247

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

• Required:
• 1. Ability to guide and develop student growth in all areas of performance, research, and competitive strategy.
• 2. College degree.
• 3. The ability to drive students to competition sites as required.
• Desired:
• 1. Experience/background in speech at the high school or collegiate level.

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for teaching students the various forms of speech, including the theories and skills underlying the various competition events. They will build and lead a team of students through regular speech contests, schedule all practices and coordinate travel arrangements. They serve as the head speech coach and provide oversight to the speech activity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Teach students the various forms of speech; including the theories and skills underlying the various competition events.
• 2. Meet with students on a regular basis throughout the school year.
• 3. Stay informed on rules, procedures and judging standards for speech events.
• 4. Set practice/behavior standards required for students to participate in the program and enter tournaments.
• 5. Book tournament travel arrangements, including transportation and lodging.
• 6. Coordinate student and judge entry, and supervise and judge at weekend and evening tournaments.
• 7. Communicate regularly with parents through multiple mediums (email, text, Facebook, etc.).
• 8. Assess strengths and weaknesses of the program to improve it from year to year.
• 9. Maintain open and ongoing communications with school administration.
• 10. Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
• 11. Attend district-wide meetings as requested.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• 1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• 2. Maintain confidentiality.
• 3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• 4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
• 5. Attend district-wide meetings as requested.

DEPARTMENT: Activities Department

REPORTS TO: Athletics Director

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CALENDAR: Activity Season

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, computer usage

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green,2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: [phone]; email: [e-mail]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission,400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, [phone], or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

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: Idonis Curtis

Date: 9/14/2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $3,247 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required