Early ACCESS Teacher

Early ACCESS Teacher

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as an Early ACCESS Teacher. This position will start on July 6, 2026. Any early childhood-endorsed applicant with a special education endorsement is encouraged to apply.

Hiring specifications:

• Valid Iowa teaching license with endorsements in PK-3 Teacher Regular Education/Special Education or PK-K Early Childhood Special Education

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge of family-centered practices.
• Knowledge of child development stages in working with infants and toddlers.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.

Basic function:

The Early ACCESS teacher's responsibilities include but are not limited to working as a member of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, design interventions and deliver services to children birth-age 3 in their homes. Responsibilities include: providing educational services to students and their families using a coaching model of service delivery. The teacher may also serve as service coordinator to the child and family when deemed appropriate.

Essential functions:

• Conduct screenings, assessments and evaluations for infants and toddlers in all developmental areas.
• Analyze test results; determine eligibility Early ACCESS services.
• Develop outcomes/goals as determined important by the family with guidance from the Early ACCESS team.
• Provide coaching to caregivers around child outcomes based on family priorities.
• Document cancellation of service due to child/staff illness or other reasons.
• Maintain a systematic data collection for each written outcome to monitor child changes.
• Write and monitor Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• Write and implement Individual Education Programs (IEP).
• Maintain systematic data collection for IEP goals to monitor child progress and keep up-to-date records.
• Consult and collaborate with other educators to ensure success for early access infants and toddlers through weekly team meetings.
• Participate in a Primary Service Provider model of service delivery.
• Utilize academic interventions and instructional strategies to maximize student achievement.
• Determine eligibility for Early Childhood Special Education.
• Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.

Additional essential functions (for every DMPS position):

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

Department: Student and Family Services

Reports to: Director of Student and Family Services, Early Childhood

Receives guidance from: Executive Director of Student and Family Services

Position inventory: C 52

Position type: TCHR

FLSA status: Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time, 210 Day Contract

Physical demand: Standing - Frequent 33% - 66%

Walking - Frequent 33% - 66%

Sitting - Frequent 33% - 66%

Bending/Stooping - Occasional 1% - 32%

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling - Occasional 1% - 32%

Climbing/Stairs - Occasional 1% - 32%

Driving - Occasional 1% - 32%

Lifting (20 lbs.) - Occasional 1% - 32%

Carrying (35 feet) - Occasional 1% - 32%

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone - Frequent 33% - 66%

Computer - Frequent 33% - 66%

Other - Occasional 1% - 32%

Working conditions

Inside - Constant 67%+

Outside - Occasional 1% - 32%

Extremes of Temperature/Humidity - Occasional 1% - 32%

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.

Approved by: Emily Behrens

Date: 10/22/2018