Advanced Learning Program Consultant

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking an Advanced Learning Program Consultant.

Job Summary :

Advanced Learning Program Consultants serve advanced learners in assigned buildings and work with teachers in their buildings to serve advanced learners in their classrooms. Advanced Learning Program Consultants are instructional and support professionals who provide diagnostic educational evaluation, placement and programming recommendations and resources, and specific targeted interventions for identified advanced learners in accordance with Iowa Code. The consultant’s objective is to maximize the high potential of all identified students as well as serving their cognitive and affective needs. The consultant serves as an advocate working in collaboration primarily with teachers and identified students, but also with building teams and administrators, department teams, district teams and administrators, parents, and community members / organizations.

Successful candidates for this position will possess :

Valid Iowa teaching license with GT endorsement (or ability to obtain prior to beginning of employment)

At least two years of successful classroom experience

Highly Qualified Candidates for the position will possess :

MA or MSE

Five years of successful classroom teaching

Experience working with advanced learners

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

7.75 hours

Salary schedule 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

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.