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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 in Family Practitioner
Verify your ECMFG-eligibility before applying
ECFMG administers J-1 sponsorship for international medical graduates entering U.S. residency programs. Confirm your medical degree is from a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools before targeting host institutions, since ineligible credentials block sponsorship entirely.
Flag Conrad 30 waiver slots early
Many family medicine J-1 physicians qualify for a Conrad 30 waiver, which removes the two-year home residency requirement in exchange for serving an underserved area. Each state allocates only 30 slots annually, so identify your target state's program and timeline well before finishing training.
Align your training plan with ACGME standards
Your J-1 DS-2019 is tied to a formal training plan that must align with ACGME accreditation standards for family medicine residency. Gaps between your proposed curriculum and ACGME benchmarks are the most common reason ECFMG delays or denies sponsorship documentation.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-compatible host sites
Host institutions vary widely in their experience supporting J-1 physicians through ECFMG. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and residency programs that have a documented track record of hosting J-1 exchange visitors in family medicine roles.
Confirm the host's accreditation status independently
ECFMG requires your host institution to hold active ACGME accreditation for the program you'll enter. Before accepting an offer, verify the program's accreditation status directly through ACGME's public database, since lapsed accreditation voids the DS-2019 before it's issued.
Negotiate a written commitment before the DS-2019 request
ECFMG cannot process your DS-2019 without a signed offer letter from the host institution. Get written confirmation of your start date, training duration, and stipend structure before your designated sponsor submits any sponsorship documentation, or processing stalls indefinitely.
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Find Family Practitioner JobsFamily Practitioner J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Family Practitioners entering U.S. residency?
International medical graduates training in family medicine in the United States use the J-1 Physician category, not the Intern or Trainee category. ECFMG is the sole designated sponsor authorized by the State Department to issue DS-2019 forms for this category. The program covers graduate medical education at accredited U.S. residency programs.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 physicians in family medicine?
Yes. Most J-1 Physicians are subject to the two-year home residency requirement, which means you must return to your home country for two years before changing to most other visa categories or applying for a green card. The Conrad 30 waiver is the primary route family practitioners use to remove this requirement by committing to work in a federally designated shortage area.
How does the J-1 sponsorship process for physicians differ from employer visa sponsorship?
With J-1, your visa sponsor is ECFMG, a State Department-designated organization that issues your DS-2019 and monitors your compliance. Your employer, typically a hospital or residency program, is the host institution, not the sponsor. This differs from H-1B, where the employer files directly with USCIS and carries all petition responsibility.
How can I find U.S. family medicine programs that host J-1 physicians?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers and residency programs with a history of hosting J-1 exchange visitors in family medicine. Not all ACGME-accredited programs have experience working with ECFMG on J-1 documentation, so filtering for programs familiar with the sponsorship process saves significant time during the application cycle.
What happens to my J-1 status if my family medicine residency program loses ACGME accreditation?
If your host program loses ACGME accreditation mid-training, ECFMG can no longer extend your DS-2019 for that site. You would need to transfer to another accredited program and request a new sponsorship record from ECFMG. Acting quickly matters because J-1 status is tied directly to the approved training site and program listed on your DS-2019.
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