Welcome to the DMPS Guest Educator Center

Here at Des Moines Public Schools, we have upwards of 500 Guest Educators, both substitute teachers and associates. They are a dynamic and indispensable part of the district, helping us educate 30,000 students.

For educators wanting to serve as substitute teachers at DMPS, we offer the following pay schedule:

  • Long-Term Guest Educators: $180 per day (10+ days) – see pay schedule for more information
  • Building-Assigned Substitutes/Guest Educators: $180 per day
  • Retired DMPS Teachers: $165 per day
  • Substitute Associates: $100 per day
  • All Other Teacher Guest Educators: $150 per day
  • View full pay schedule

Guest Educator – Teacher or Associate Application

After you are hired and have been registered on a district computer, you will have access to the following links:

If you have any questions or need help navigating any of the following links, please contact us:

Guest Educator/Substitute Center
substitutecenter@dmschools.org
515-242-8100