Special Education Teacher jobs in Des Moines, IA

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Certificates/Licenses

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in respective grade level, and endorsements in respective subject area,  OR
• Presentation of an original, signed letter from the Certification Officer of an accredited college or university verifying current enrollment in an approved certification program in order to be eligible for an Emergency Permit.  

PLEASE NOTE: Certain subjects/roles require a second step in order to determine eligibility.  This includes art, dance, theater, music, world languages, and any role that is vocational/CTE, itinerant, and/or bilingual.  The Recruiter who supports that subject will reach out with next steps should you meet minimum eligibility requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the principles, practices, and methods of grade level education;
• subject specific expertise;
• the contents, materials, methodologies, and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level;
• critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques;
• the theories and principles of child growth and development;
• state standards and performance levels;
• the use and application of technological innovations, including pertinent software, in the development of solutions to learning problems;
• authentic performance assessment principles.

Demonstrated ability to:

• assess students' needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated instruction to meet their needs;
• use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies;
• facilitate inquiry-based learning as well as whole class, small group, and individual instruction driven by student needs;
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents, and students.

PLEASE NOTE: Salary is commensurate with experience in education and educational attainment.  Both prior experience and educational degree must go through the District's verification process in order for final salary to be confirmed.  Please click this link to read through the process and download the verification forms for your previous employer(s) to complete.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination: The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.