RISE Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Patrick Henry Middle School

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 53,981 - 60,793; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Sioux Falls School District is looking for a Special Education Classroom Teacher. This role involves planning instructional tasks, providing effective instructions to diverse learners, maintaining a positive learning environment, and managing IEP processes. A Bachelor’s degree and a South Dakota teaching certificate are required. The starting salary ranges from $53,981 to $60,793 annually, based on experience. The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE for 9 months with various benefits available.

Qualifications

• At least one year of work experience in a supportive role for students with challenging behaviors.
• Experience with special education documentation and IEP processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals.
• Provide instruction to students adapting to various learning styles.
• Create and maintain a positive and effective classroom environment.

Skills

Interpersonal interaction skills

Conflict management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

South Dakota teaching certificate

Tools

Computer word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Special Education Classroom Teacher

Essential Functions & Duties

1. Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks
   • Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals
2. Provide Instruction to Students
   • Implement District curriculum
   • Maintain a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction
   • Communicate a high level of expectation
   • Communicate clear learning goals to students
   • Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students
   • Address various learning styles
   • Sequence content at an appropriate pace
   • Use appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding
   • Relate lesson content to prior and future learning
   • Require students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form
   • Appropriately recognize and reinforce individual student effort
   • Represent knowledge/information non‑linguistically through a variety of methods
   • Organize students in cooperative or ability groups when appropriate
   • Require students to analyze and apply knowledge
   • Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning
   • Conduct ongoing assessments for learning
3. Provide Effective Classroom Environment
   • Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students
   • Effectively and consistently enforce rules and follow procedures
   • Redirect students naturally and immediately without disrupting others
   • Be well‑organized and have all materials, equipment, etc., ready for immediate use
   • Carry out smooth and effective transitions (e.g., from one activity to another, as students enter and leave the room)
   • Maximize time on purposeful instructional tasks
   • Begin and end class period with focus on learning
   • Establish a positive learning environment
4. Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism
   • Participate in ongoing professional growth
   • Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events
   • Complete routine assigned tasks and comply with District requirements
   • Promote the education profession
   • Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents and students
   • Conduct parent‑teacher conferences in accordance with District policy
5. Follow District and building policies and procedures.
6. Support of District goals.
7. Report student progress to parents and students.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
   • Case manages 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 utilizing researched strategies and interventions based on the needs of the students
   • Participates in IEP meetings 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 procedures and in a confidential manner

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment. Certification or licensure: South Dakota teaching certificate.
• Experience: At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with challenging behaviors.
• Physical requirements: Constant hand‑eye and mind‑eye coordination and hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. The ability to provide physical management to students with behavior or self‑care needs.
• Other requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills; skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management; knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students; demonstrated skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge in implementation of IEP process and special education law; training in assessment and interpretation of information.

Certification

This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with the K‑12 Special Education endorsement.

Comprehensive Background Check Requirement

Candidates must complete a comprehensive background check, including state and FBI criminal history checks with fingerprinting, a sex‑offender registry check, and a child‑abuse and neglect registry check. Completion must occur prior to the start of employment and be repeated every five years thereafter.

Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training

South Dakota Codified Law 13‑42‑71 requires certified educators to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years. Compliance is verified through district accreditation reviews. Candidates must provide the most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment. Approved trainings are listed at https://doe.sd.gov/suicideprevention/.

Pay Information

Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience.

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

Hours & FTE

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months.

Benefits

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more).