ECSE Teacher: Full-Time, On-Site, Guaranteed Hours

TheraPeds LLC; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Guaranteed hours

36-40 hours/week

Full-time following school calendar

Planning, documentation & admin time

Manageable caseload

Professional development opportunities

TheraPeds professional community

W-2 benefits: medical, dental, vision,

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners in Hot Springs, SD is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is full-time with guaranteed hours and dedicated planning time, serving preschool students on-site.

You will provide individualized instruction, develop IEPs, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and school teams to help students access education and make meaningful progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field.
• Valid South Dakota teaching license/certificate with an ECSE Birth–Grade 3 endorsement.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, eligibility, progress monitoring, and special education procedures.
• School-based special education experience preferred.
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Comfort with educational technology, data collection, and documentation.
• Ability to complete required background clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group special education instruction.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and services.
• Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Collect data and monitor academic, behavioral, and functional progress.
• Complete progress reports, IEP documentation, and required records.
• Conduct or participate in educational assessments and eligibility processes.
• Serve as a case manager for assigned students.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, families, and administrators.
• Support positive behavior, inclusion, independence, and student participation across school environments.

Skills

Individualized instruction

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Data collection

Time management

Communication

Behavior support

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Special Education

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

TheraPeds Partners in Hot Springs, SD is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is full-time with guaranteed hours and dedicated planning time, serving preschool students on-site.

You will provide individualized instruction, develop IEPs, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and school teams to help students access education and make meaningful progress.