5th Grade Teacher (Studebaker)
Young World Physical Education, Des Moines, IA, United States
5th Grade Teacher (Studebaker)
Des Moines Public School District STUDEBAKER ELEMENTARY - Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID:
5663448
Application Deadline:
May 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a 5th Grade Teacher. This position is anticipated to start in August 2026. Any elementary endorsed applicant (K-6) is encouraged to apply.
Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final.
TITLE:
General Education Teacher - 5th Grade
POSITION TYPE:
TCHR
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
Valid Iowa teaching license (K-6 Classroom).
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
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$50,000 to $80,000 Per Year
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Elementary
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Emily Carlyle, Talent Support
HUMAN RESOURCES
Email: emily.carlyle@dmschools.org
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Des Moines Public School District STUDEBAKER ELEMENTARY - Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID:
5663448
Application Deadline:
May 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a 5th Grade Teacher. This position is anticipated to start in August 2026. Any elementary endorsed applicant (K-6) is encouraged to apply.
Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final.
TITLE:
General Education Teacher - 5th Grade
POSITION TYPE:
TCHR
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
Valid Iowa teaching license (K-6 Classroom).
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
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$50,000 to $80,000 Per Year
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Elementary
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Emily Carlyle, Talent Support
HUMAN RESOURCES
Email: emily.carlyle@dmschools.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr