High School Special Ed Teacher - Full-Time IEP & Transitions

Mitchell School District 17-2; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for grades 9-12 in Mitchell, South Dakota. The role involves managing student individual education programs (IEPs), conducting IEP meetings, and implementing specialized instruction tailored to student needs. Strong communication skills and knowledge of the special education process are essential. This position runs from August to May and requires collaboration with various educational teams. An inclusive approach to lesson planning is also expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to case manage student IEPs.
• Experience coordinating special education documentation.
• Willingness to engage with parents regarding student progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage student individual education programs to meet needs.
• Implement specialized instruction based on student needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and maintain student records.
• Create instructional resources and lesson plans.
• Meet school-wide student performance goals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of special education process

Ability to manage IEPs

Collaboration with educators

Understanding of diverse backgrounds

Education

Certification in Special Education

Job description

• Special education teacher for high school students, grades 9-12.

  Knowledge of special education process and documents. Good communication skills and willingness to work with various teams of educators. Support students with transition planning (post-secondary education, employment, independent living)

• August-May, full time.

  Primary Responsibilities
  
  • Case manage student individual education programs (IEP) to meet specialized needs of students with disabilities
  • Coordinates special education documentation regarding the special education process including referral, evaluation, IEP development and implementation, and related processes in compliance with district, state and federal requirements including timelines
  • Implements specialized instruction based upon the needs of the students
  • Participates in IEP meeting and communicates with parents on a routine basis keeping them informed of their child's progress in compliance with district procedures
  • Maintains student special education records and related information as outlined in district comprehensive plan/procedures and in a confidential manner
  • Creates instructional resources for use in the classroom
  • Plans, prepares and delivers instructional activities
  • Creates a positive educational climate for students to learn
  • Meets individual and school-wide student performance goals
  • Creates lesson plans and modifies accordingly throughout the year
  • Maintains grade books and completes report cards
  • Grades papers and performs other administrative duties as needed
  • Reads and stays abreast of current topics in education.
  • Creates lesson plans
  • Utilizes various curriculum resources
  • Integrates competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
  • Utilizes curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
  • Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
  • Prepares and distributes required special education paperwork
  • Observes and evaluates student's performance
  • Manages student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or building principal