Special Education Instructor

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 37,209 - 52,995; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account Options

South Dakota Retirement

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Job summary

A dynamic educational cooperative located in Rapid City, SD, invites a Special Education Instructor to empower young adults with disabilities to gain job readiness skills. The role combines classroom instruction with real-world experiences, and requires creativity, strong communication, and an ability to maintain confidentiality. The ideal candidate should have a K-12 special education certification and experience with IEPs. The position offers full-time hours and various benefits including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience with writing IEPs and re-evaluation processes is preferred.
• Experience working with youth and young adults is preferred.
• Valid SD Driver's License and vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to disabled interns ages 18-24 using various methods.
• Write IEPs and facilitate meetings.
• Prepare lesson plans and lead student interviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

SD teacher certification for K-12 special education

Job description

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative's dynamic Project SEARCH team invites a Special Education Instructor to help young adults with disabilities (ages 18‑24) gain job readiness skills. The role combines classroom instruction with real‑world experiences, requiring creativity, strong communication, and a passion for empowering students to succeed.

Job Description

• Provide instruction to disabled interns ages 18-24 using many different methods to supplement instruction and geared towards employment, self‑advocacy, and life skills.
• Write IEPs, and set up and facilitate parent meetings, internship meetings, and Project SEARCH steering committee meetings.
• Prepare and lead student interviews for upcoming potential candidates for the program.
• Prepare lesson plans and the course of study following the curriculum guidelines for Project SEARCH.
• Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning, such as attending to tasks, developing social relationships, and utilizing educational materials.
• Assign lessons and correct homework, providing positive feedback.
• Administer tests to evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports to inform students of progress. Maintain accurate assessment records, goals, and progress reports on each student.
• Keep attendance records and report to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) so intern stipend checks can be issued.
• Ensure a safe environment for interns and staff.
• Meet with students to discuss their progress and help them solve problems.
• Participate in daily and weekly team meetings, professional meetings, school district meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Compose, type, and maintain routine correspondence, reports, and various other materials and projects. Submit reports and documents as deemed necessary.
• Operate office equipment, including computers and educational equipment.
• Communicate with parents, VR case managers, school district staff, Project SEARCH team members, hospital personnel, and division director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• SD teacher certification for K-12 special education required.
• Experience with writing IEPs, re-evaluation process, and other special education tasks preferred.
• Experience with youth and young adults preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid SD Driver's License and vehicle insurance.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Options
• South Dakota Retirement
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave

Wage: $32.74 per hour

Job Type: Full‑time, non‑exempt

Work Location: Rapid City, SD

Company Website: Bhssc.org

For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Jeanne McKenna at [e-mail].

Because BHSSC is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota, all employees are required to undergo a criminal background investigation.