What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education -MeadowView Elementary and DeSoto Intermediate (2) position at ADM Community School District?
Position Type :
Elementary School Teaching / Special Education Teacher
Date Posted : 2 / 14 / 2025
Location : Multiple buildings
Meadow View Elementary and DeSoto Intermediate Schools are currently seeking highly motivated, quality applicants to work as a special education teacher for two positions. One will be full time at Meadow View Elementary and the other is a full time shared position between Meadow View Elementary and DeSoto Intermediate. Both are for the 2025-2026 school year. This schedule and time allotted for the shared position will be determined by caseload needs.
Meadow View is a 2nd-4th grade building that opened in August 2021. The building has 24 classroom sections and an energetic, collaborative staff. Meadow View Elementary educates approximately 550 students and is located in Adel, which is on the edge of the Des Moines metropolitan area.
DeSoto Intermediate is a progressive fifth and sixth-grade building with small class sizes and an energetic, dedicated staff. DeSoto Intermediate educates approximately 370 students and is located directly west of Waukee on the edge of the Des Moines metropolitan area.
We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated special education teacher who holds high expectations for all students and is committed to fostering their academic and personal growth. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about a variety of interventions, resources, and best practices to support diverse learning needs while ensuring compliance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Strong organizational and planning skills are essential to effectively develop and implement individualized instruction, track student progress, and collaborate with colleagues, families, and support staff.
Candidates must lead with humility and strive for continued improvement. Applicants must be highly collaborative and able to analyze student achievement data to make instructional decisions. The ADM staff is committed to the Professional Learning Community model and this position would require a dedication to collaborative teaming and student achievement. The ideal candidate would possess a passion for student achievement and emotional well-being.
Requirements :
- Valid Iowa Teacher License K-6 endorsement
- Permanent or conditional license in Special Education
- K-8 Instructional Strategist I : Mild / Moderate
- Preferred but not required certification :
K-12 Instructional Strategist II : ID
Primary roles and essential functions :
Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application with letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation and credentials.
Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District is an EEO / AA employer.
