Anticipated Professional Learning Facilitator

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a Student Services Professional Learning Facilitator.
Preference for this position will be given to candidates possessing background as a special education consultant, school social worker, or school psychologist.

Job Summary:
Provide professional development and support to special education teachers and support staff regarding the implementation of the district's curriculum, goals, and initiatives. 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 Student and Family Services Department.

Successful candidates for this position will possess:
Master’s Degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Design, Educational Leadership, or related area
Valid Iowa Teaching License or Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR)
Minimum of four years of experience in at least one of the following areas: Math, Literacy, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Significant Disabilities
Building or district level leadership experience
Experience designing and facilitating professional development for small and large groups of adults

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

Position Details:
230 days
7.75 hours

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: Des Moines Insurance plan information :
• 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
3. Single Dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees).
4. 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.