High School Special Education Transitions Teacher

High School Special Education Transitions Teacher (4+ Program)

Des Moines Public School District SP ED HIGH SCHOOL NETWORK - DES MOINES, Iowa

Job ID: 5718982

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

DMPS is seeking a special education endorsed teacher for the 26-27 school year at our 4+ program housed at Central Campus.

This position will focus on student transitions, supporting students ages 19-21 as they focus on living, learning, and working toward post‑secondary goals.

Applicants with a 5‑12 Strat 1 endorsement are welcome to apply, but Strat 2 BD or ID are preferred. This position also requires a WEC endorsement or willingness to obtain such.

Title: Special Education Teacher (PreK‑12)

Position Type: TCHR

Hiring Specifications

Required:

• Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
• Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications.

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 is a partner with the guardian and support team in developing, implementing, and monitoring 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 standards of student behavior needed to achieve learning.
• Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
• Work with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction and curriculum to meet the learning needs of student with IEPs.
• 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)

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work promptly and on a regular basis.
• Maintain a satisfactory working relationship with staff, students, and families.
• Assist with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and orderly school.

Department

Student & Family Services

Reports To

Building Administrator, Director of Student Services

Receives Guidance From

Special Education Consultant

Union

DMEA

Salary

$50,569 to $83,640 Per Year

Working Conditions

Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissal

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying

Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Benefits

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.

Contact Information

• Jeremiah Schwennen, Talent Support Manager
• Human Resources
• Email: jeremiah.schwennen@dmschools.org