Instructional Coach

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Coach.

Job Summary

Instructional Coaches support job-embedded professional development through collaborative and individual learning cycles, which provide a structure for gradually releasing teachers to learn new skills independently. Instructional Coaches engage in co-planning, modeling, and co-teaching lessons; as well as observing, providing feedback, and coaching classroom instruction. Instructional Coaches support implementation of district initiatives directed at strengthening core instruction through the common language of effective teaching practices.

Successful Candidates For This Position Will Possess

Valid Iowa teaching license with appropriate endorsement.

At least three years of teaching experience with at least one year of teaching experience with the Des Moines Public Schools.

Highly Qualified Candidates For The Position Will Possess

Master’s degree, preferably in effective teaching or adult learning/facilitation.

Experience and knowledge of designing, presenting, and facilitating adult learning experiences

Please see attached job descripton for further information on functions of the position along with educational and experience requirements.

Position Details

Contract days vary by assignment

• 75 hours

Salary schedule is attached..

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

Des Moines Public Schools offers a generous benefits package including:

IPERS

Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)--a defined benefit plan

Insurance Benefits

Single and Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July 1 - June 30). Premium cost is $600/year after that.Employees can earn up to $600/year via participation in the Healthy U program.Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information: https://dmschools.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DMPS-Benefits-Guide-FY-2023.pdfDes Moines Insurance plan information : Employee Benefits - Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)Current Monthly premiums paid by the district for eligible employees (subject to change effective July 1): Plan Single Emp+1 Family Alliance Select 801.16 1,573.32 2,537.50 Blue Access 771.48 1,516.72 2,447.28 Delta Dental 34.88 N/A 89.84 Vision (VSP) 12.70 N/A 12.70

Single Dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees). Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee for eligible employees. Not all employee groups are eligible.

To prospective employees, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here. But most of all, you will become here. Find out more about Becoming "The Best You" Here at Des Moines Public Schools.