Mitchell High School- Special Education Teacher

Mitchell High School; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell High School in Mitchell, South Dakota is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for grades 9–12 to support students with diverse needs and collaborate with a team of educators.

The role emphasizes case management of IEPs, coordination of documentation, implementing specialized instruction, communicating with families, and contributing to transition planning for postsecondary education and employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the special education process and required documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with diverse educator teams.
• Experience supporting transition planning for post-secondary outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Case manage student IEPs to meet individualized needs.
• Coordinate IEP development and implementation in compliance with regulations.
• Implement specialized instruction based on student needs.
• Communicate with parents regularly about student progress.
• Maintain confidential student records and district procedures.
• Develop instructional resources and plan lessons.
• Create a positive learning climate and meet school-wide goals.
• Grade, report cards, and handle related duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

IEP knowledge

Collaboration

Job description

Mitchell High School- Special Education Teacher

MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-2 (SD) Mitchell High School - Mitchell, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-2 (SD)

Job Details

Job ID: 5927326
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Becker , Special Education Director
• Business Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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