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Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a Family Consumer Science Teacher. This position will start in August 2026.
Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final.
TITLE: TCHR General Education Teacher K-12
POSITION TYPE: TCHR
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
- Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
Desired:
- Previous classroom teaching experience.
- Experience in an urban school district.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic and social-emotional needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
- Create a culturally inclusive classroom that meets the academic and social emotional needs of students.
- Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
- Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
- Communicate with families on a regular basis.
- Participate in professional development.
- 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: Teaching and Learning
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s)
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator(s), Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator
BARGAINING AGREEMENT: DMEA
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: Full Time (7.75 hour day), (Contract days vary by assignment)
Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissal
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: Maureen Norris
Date: 10/04/2018
INTRODUCTION
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a Family Consumer Science Teacher. This position will start in August 2026.
Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final.
TITLE: TCHR General Education Teacher K-12
POSITION TYPE: TCHR
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
- Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
Desired:
- Previous classroom teaching experience.
- Experience in an urban school district.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic and social-emotional needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
- Create a culturally inclusive classroom that meets the academic and social emotional needs of students.
- Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
- Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
- Communicate with families on a regular basis.
- Participate in professional development.
- 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: Teaching and Learning
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s)
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator(s), Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator
BARGAINING AGREEMENT: DMEA
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: Full Time (7.75 hour day), (Contract days vary by assignment)
Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissal
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: Maureen Norris
Date: 10/04/2018
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Family Law Paralegal
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Family law paralegal roles require demonstrable training in legal procedure, document drafting, or family court practice. Compile transcripts, certificates, and a translated credential summary before approaching any host employer or designated sponsor organization.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
If you're currently enrolled in a foreign law or paralegal program, you qualify for the J-1 Intern category. If you graduated within the past 12 months, the Trainee category applies. Applying under the wrong category will delay or derail your DS-2019 issuance.
Target family law firms with active training program infrastructure
Host employers must agree to a written training plan covering specific legal tasks, supervision hours, and skill milestones. Boutique family law practices and mid-size regional firms are more likely to have the operational flexibility to fulfill those requirements than large litigation shops.
Search verified employers on Migrate Mate before cold outreach
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in legal services who have a track record of hosting exchange visitors in paralegal or legal support roles, so your outreach targets firms already familiar with the J-1 host employer process.
Prepare a role-specific training plan outline in advance
Designated sponsor organizations such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE require a completed DS-7002 training plan before issuing a DS-2019. Draft a paralegal-specific plan covering client intake, discovery support, court filing procedures, and supervision structure so the host employer can sign off quickly.
Confirm the host employer's willingness to cover the two-year rule risk
Certain J-1 participants from government-funded exchange programs are subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to most U.S. work visas. Clarify whether your exchange is government-funded and discuss this with your host employer before accepting an offer.
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Find Family Law Paralegal JobsFamily Law Paralegal J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Family Law Paralegal role?
The J-1 Trainee category fits most early-career family law paralegals who have completed their degree or training within the past 12 months. Current students enrolled in a paralegal or law program can use the J-1 Intern category instead. Both categories require a structured training plan and a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue the DS-2019 form.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a paralegal role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the law firm or legal employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE act as the official sponsor, issue the DS-2019, and monitor program compliance. The family law practice where you work is the host employer, not the visa sponsor, even though they initiate the training arrangement.
How do I find U.S. law firms willing to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Search for legal services employers who have previously hosted exchange visitors in paralegal or legal support functions. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers in the legal sector with a demonstrated record of working with international exchange visitors, giving you a focused starting point before reaching out directly to discuss a J-1 training arrangement.
What is the DS-7002 and why does it matter for this role?
The DS-7002 is the Training or Internship Placement Plan that every J-1 Trainee and Intern must complete before the designated sponsor issues a DS-2019. For a family law paralegal, it should detail specific tasks such as drafting pleadings, preparing discovery requests, managing client files, and attending court hearings. The host employer and the designated sponsor must both sign it, so having a draft ready accelerates the process significantly.
Does the J-1 two-year home residency requirement apply to paralegals?
It depends on the source of your exchange program's funding and your country of nationality. If your program is financed by the U.S. government, your home country's government, or an international organization, the two-year home residency requirement applies. This means you'd need to return home for two years before changing to an H-1B or green card. Confirming your funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer prevents surprises later.
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