Top 136 Special Education Teachers, Middle School Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Special Education Associate - 26-27 School Year
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $17.78 - $22.61 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Math Teacher/Coach
AlRazi Academy —West Des Moines, IA
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Professional development assistance
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Special Education Paraeducator- Norwalk Middle School (anticipated 1 opening)
Norwalk Community School District —Norwalk, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
Special Education Teacher - Urbandale Non-Public Schools
Urbandale Community School District —Urbandale, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
Special Education Teacher (Strategist I) - Parkview Middle School
Ankeny Community School District —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Bachelor's degree
High School Learning Success Associate
Des Moines Christian School —Urbandale, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Writing skills
Elementary Special Education Teacher: Instructional Strategist II
Urbandale Community School District —Urbandale, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
Special Education Teacher, K-12
Omni Mgmt Group, LLC DBA Stellar Virtual —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Remote
- School experience
- Google Workspace
- Teaching Certification
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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General Education Associate (part-time) - Urbandale Middle School
Urbandale Community School District —Urbandale, IA
- $16.39 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Special Education Instructional Strategist
West Des Moines Community Schools —West Des Moines, IA
- $52,027 a year
- Email
- Entry level
7d
2026-27 Special Education Teacher - Instructional Strategist I - Anderson Elementary School
Bondurant-Farrar Community School District —Bondurant, IA
- From $50,450 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Special Education Teacher K-6
TeachIowa —Des Moines, IA
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Elementary Special Education Teacher (Strat I)
Norwalk Community School District —Norwalk, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
Server
Kona Ice of Central Iowa —Ankeny, IA
- Part-time
- Serving
- Warehouse
- 16+ years old
- Opportunities for advancement
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High School Special Education Transitions Teacher (4+ Program)
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $50,569 - $83,640 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
Middle School Associate Principal (Goodrell)
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $90,264 - $115,804 a year
- 8 hour shift
- High school
- Master's degree
- Criminal background check
3d
Peer Mentor - Urbandale Middle School (internal)
Urbandale Community School District —Urbandale, IA
- $1,500 a week
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
26-27 Pool: Middle School Special Education Strat 1 Teacher
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $50,569 - $83,640 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Teaching Certification
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Special Education Teacher
Urbandale Community School District —Urbandale, IA
- $179.40 a day
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Paraprofessional - Middle School
PCM Community School District —Prairie City, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Public school
- Middle school
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Special Education Associate - 26-27 School Year

Des Moines Public School District -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.78 - $22.61 an hour

Qualifications

Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Full Job Description

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

The start of employment for this position will be August 14th, 2026.

There is a $2,000.00 hiring bonus for this position paid over 24 pay periods (1 year). Bonus is not applicable for current DMPS employees.

Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience and education.

Available Locations:

Capitol View Elementary

Cattell Elementary

Downtown Elementary

East High School

Findley Elementary

Goodrell Middle School

Harding Middle School

Hoyt Middle School

Hubbell Elementary

King Elementary

Moore Elementary

North High School

Perkins Elementary

Pleasant Hill Elementary

Riverwoods Elementary

Roosevelt High School

Ruby Van Meter

Focus MS and HS

All Points Academy - APA

4 Plus

Mac Taylor

Wright Elementary

Meredith Middle School

Samuelson Elementary

Hiatt Middle

TITLE: Special Education Associate

POSTION TYPE: ASOC

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

High School Diploma, G.E.D, or HiSET.
Ability to relate to students with disabilities.
Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
Oral and written communication skills.
Strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students

Desired:

Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population
Supervisory experience with school-aged children.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students with disabilities in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community settings. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the building assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Take directions from teachers, building administrators and Student and Family Services support staff.
Follow behavior management plans for individual students.
Maintain students’ daily behavior logs.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students’ Individual Education Plans.
Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas.
Clarify and reinforce teacher directions
Participate in I.E.P. meetings as required.
Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.
Assist students with assignments.
Reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
Listen to students read/read to students.
Chart/graph student performance.
Prepare bulletin boards, games, and flash cards.
Assist teacher in setting up, organizing, and preparing materials for labs or instruction.
Organize daily student work folders.
Prepare attendance cards and reports.
Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and de
escalate inappropriate behavior.
Supervise students in community/work settings.
Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
Perform other activities as required by the building principal or teachers.

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

POSITION INVENTORY: B 21

BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time

DAYS: 190 Day Calendar HOURS: 7.5 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant standing and walking with frequent bending, reaching/pushing/pulling. Frequently lifting up to 50 lbs

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside majority of the time with frequent outside working conditions

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.

Approved By: EN

Date: 02/28/2025

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.

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Special Education Teachers, Middle School jobs in Des Moines, IA

Special Education Associate - 26-27 School Year

Math Teacher/Coach

Special Education Paraeducator- Norwalk Middle School (anticipated 1 opening)

Special Education Teacher - Urbandale Non-Public Schools

Special Education Teacher (Strategist I) - Parkview Middle School

High School Learning Success Associate

Elementary Special Education Teacher: Instructional Strategist II

Special Education Teacher, K-12

General Education Associate (part-time) - Urbandale Middle School

Special Education Instructional Strategist

2026-27 Special Education Teacher - Instructional Strategist I - Anderson Elementary School

Special Education Teacher K-6

Elementary Special Education Teacher (Strat I)

Server

High School Special Education Transitions Teacher (4+ Program)

Middle School Associate Principal (Goodrell)

Peer Mentor - Urbandale Middle School (internal)

26-27 Pool: Middle School Special Education Strat 1 Teacher

Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Special Education Teacher

Paraprofessional - Middle School

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