Elementary Special Education Consultant

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as an Elementary Special Education Consultant. This position will start in August 2026. Any teacher with 4 years of teaching experience and 2 years of special education experience are 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. This position also includes a $3,538 SPED Consultant Stipend that is not included in the posted salary range.

TITLE: Special Education Consultant

POSTION TYPE: TCHR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Valid Iowa Teaching license with Special Education Consultant endorsement or willingness to obtain.
2. Four years of teaching experience with at least two years of teaching in special education

Desired:

1. Five years of successful teaching experience.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Exceptional communication skills.
2. Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide ongoing support to special and general education instructional personnel
delivering services to eligible individuals. Participate in the identification process and program planning of eligible individuals to attain the least restrictive environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in the identification of children in need of special education services.
2. Support and model the use of appropriate instructional strategies, progress monitoring, and using data to make sound instructional decisions.
3. Provide ongoing support to regular and special education teachers with specific materials and techniques to remediate and/or accommodate individual learning and behavioral differences.
4. Participate in IEP meetings and parent conferences to help determine appropriate programming.
5. Provide input on effectiveness of instructional programs and communicate needs and recommendations to directors.
6. Provide professional development to special education teachers and other school staff.
7. Assist in developing and maintaining coordination and collaboration of services with community agencies.
8. Provide assistance in classroom management and behavioral intervention.
9. Operate within a multi-disciplinary service delivery model.
10. Keep current with special education law, teaching strategies, and best practices in the field of special education.
11. Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Student and Family Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Executive Director of Student and Family Services

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time  DAYS:   195 or 199 day contract     HOURS: 7.75

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors 

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: Emily Behrens

Date: 10/23/2018