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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Guaranteed hours

Professional development

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time school-based Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Hot Springs, SD. The role offers guaranteed hours, planning time, and a manageable caseload, with support from the school district and TheraPeds.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field.
• Valid South Dakota ECSE license Birth-Grade 3.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, eligibility, progress monitoring, and 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

Classroom management

Instructional skills

Differentiated instruction

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Educational technology

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education or related field

SD ECSE license Birth-Grade 3 endorsement

Job description

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time school-based Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Hot Springs, SD. The role offers guaranteed hours, planning time, and a manageable caseload, with support from the school district and TheraPeds.

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