Elementary Substitute Teacher

EPJ Elementary; Elk Point (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

EPJ Elementary in Elk Point, SD is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for our Elementary Special Education program. This role requires a valid South Dakota teaching license and a willingness to manage a SPED caseload while supporting IEP goals.

As a substitute, you will join a dedicated elementary team, participate in IEP team responsibilities, and help deliver engaging instruction for students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid South Dakota teaching license.
• Prepared to take on a special education caseload.
• Can participate in IEP team responsibilities.
• Committed to supporting students and working with the elementary team.

Responsibilities

• Cover elementary classrooms as a substitute for 8 weeks or longer.
• Manage and support Special Education students per district policies.
• Collaborate with the elementary team to implement IEP goals.

Skills

Teaching license

Special Education

IEP team participation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Elk Point-Jefferson SD 61-7 EPJ Elementary - Elk Point, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Elk Point-Jefferson SD 61-7

Job Details

Job ID: 5894127

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Elk Point-Jefferson School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for our Elementary Special Education program.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Holds a valid South Dakota teaching license
• Is prepared to take on a special education caseload
• Can participate in and fulfill IEP team responsibilities
• Is committed to supporting students and working collaboratively with our elementary team

?? Start Date: October 2026 — exact date TBD?? Length: Approximately 8 weeks

This is a great opportunity for an educator who wants to make a meaningful impact on students while working alongside an outstanding elementary team.

Elk Point-Jefferson School District (There is long term pay after 21 consecutive working days)

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $120 Per Day

Job Categories:

Special Education > Adaptive Physical Education

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Consulting Teacher

Special Education > Early Essential Education

Special Education > Educational Diagnostician

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Gifted & Talented

Special Education > Hard of Hearing

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Occupational Therapist

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant

Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Special Education > Transition Specialist

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.