2nd Grade Teacher (Morris)

2nd Grade Teacher (Morris) Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $80,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Teacher collaboration Student performance assessment strategies Outdoor work Teaching Certification Student performance data analysis Elementary Education Teaching Certification Working with children Curriculum implementation Professional Educator License Classroom experience Elementary school teaching Teaching Entry level Full Job Description Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a 2nd Grade Teacher at Morris Elementary. This position will start in August 2026. Any elementary endorsed applicant (K-6) on a standard (or above) license is encouraged to apply. This position is funded with Title dollars. TITLE: TCHR General Education Teacher - 2nd Grade POSITION TYPE: TCHR HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: Required: Valid Iowa teaching license - MUST BE ON STANDARD OR MASTER EDUCATOR LICENSE . This position is not eligible for teachers on an initial license. Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods. Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications. Desired: Previous classroom teaching experience. Experience in an urban school district. BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children's academic and social-emotional needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students' individual needs and ensure growth. Create a culturally inclusive classroom that meets the academic and social emotional needs of students. Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments. 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): 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. DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s) RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator(s), Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator BARGAINING AGREEMENT: DMEA FLSA STATUS: Exempt FT/PT: Full Time (7.75 hour day), (Contract days vary by assignment) 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 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. Employee Benefits Information 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: Maureen Norris Date: 10/04/2018