Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at John Harris Elementary & TBD

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); Presencial; USD 53.981 - 60.793; Jornada completa

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Benefits available for part-time positions

Professional growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Anova Education is seeking a dedicated teacher for Sioux Falls. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a South Dakota teaching certificate with a focus on supporting students with challenging behaviors. The teacher will implement the district curriculum and create a positive classroom environment.

The position offers a salary starting at $53,981 to $60,793 based on experience. Benefits are available for positions of 20 hours per week or more. Interested candidates must complete a background check.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in teaching assignment required.
• At least one year of experience with interpersonal interaction.
• Knowledge of behavioral support strategies for students.

Responsabilidades

• Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful to learning goals.
• Provide instruction based on District curriculum.
• Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures.
• Manage student individual education programs (IEP) effectively.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal interaction skills

Leadership

Conflict management

Communication skills

Teaching techniques

Educación

Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in teaching assignment

South Dakota teaching certificate

Herramientas

Computer word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Descripción del empleo

Requirements

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in teaching assignment. South Dakota teaching certificate required.

Experience Desired: 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. 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 diverse student needs; demonstrated skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledgeable of implementation of IEP process and special education law; training in assessment and interpretation of information.

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.

Pay Information

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

Hours & FTE

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months.

Monday through Friday 7:30 am–11:30 am at John Harris Elementary.

+ afternoon schedule location to be determined.

Calendar

2026‑2027 New SFEA Staff Calendar (link available on district website).

Benefit Information

Benefits available for positions 20 hours per week or more.

Current District Employees

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Background Check

Post‑Offer Criminal Background Check Required.