Mitchell Middle School Special Education Teacher, 2026-27 School Year

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

Job summary

An educational institution in South Dakota is seeking a dedicated special education teacher for middle school students (grades 6-8). The teacher will be responsible for implementing special education programs tailored to student needs, including case management of individual education programs (IEPs). Applicants should possess strong communication skills and be willing to collaborate with various teams of educators. This full-time position runs from August to May, focusing on creating a positive learning environment and meeting students' specialized needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching students with disabilities.
• Ability to create instructional resources.
• Experience in case managing IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Case manages student individual education programs (IEPs).
• Coordinates special education documentation.
• Implements specialized instruction based on student needs.
• Participates in IEP meetings and communicates with parents.
• Maintains student special education records.
• Creates lesson plans and modifies them.
• Grades papers and performs administrative duties.
• Observes and evaluates student's performance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of special education process and documents

Ability to work with various teams of educators

Job description

Special education teacher for middle school students, grades 6-8. Teacher will be responsible for implementing special education programs according to student needs. Knowledge of special education process and documents. Good communication skills and willingness to work with various teams of educators. 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