Special Education Teacher - Legacy High School (2026-27 School Year)

Bismarck Public Schools; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bismarck Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Legacy High School in Bismarck, ND. Starting January 19, 2027, the position involves delivering direct, specially designed instruction, evaluating students, writing IEPs, and tracking progress.

External candidates may bring up to 17 years of K-12 teaching experience. The role emphasizes data collection, programming development, and reporting outcomes to support student growth.

Qualifications

• A valid ND teaching certificate.
• Bachelor's degree.
• EPI Candidate Assessment will be completed as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Provides instruction and develops programming for high school students.
• Evaluates students and writes IEPs.
• Collects data and reports progress.
• Maintains records and follows required procedures.
• Plans and delivers daily lessons and ensures substitute readiness.
• Maintains professional growth and participates in faculty meetings.

Skills

IEP Development

Data Collection

Progress Reporting

Special Education

Education

Bachelor's degree

ND Teaching Certificate

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Legacy High School (2026-27 School Year)

Bismarck Public Schools Legacy High School - Bismarck, North Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5955248
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 19, 2027

Job Description

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher at Legacy High School.

This position is responsible for providing direct, specially designed instruction to students in high school. This includes evaluation of students, writing IEPs, developing programming, collecting data and reporting progress.

External candidates are allowed to bring in up to 17 years of contracted K - 12 teaching experience.

Qualifications:

1. A valid ND teaching certificate

2. Bachelor's degree

Applicants for teaching positions will be asked to complete the EPI Candidate Assessment. You should receive an email prompting you to complete this survey. This is timed and takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. You only need to complete the survey one time and then it will show as completed on all applications.

Additional information on the BPS benefit package is postedon the District website:

https://www.bismarckschools.org/about-bps/departments/human-resources/employee-benefit-summaries

Job Goal
To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for physical, intellectual, and social-emotional growth and maturation.
Performance Responsibilities
Essential Functions

a. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.

b. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of children.

c. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

d. Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.

e. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.

f. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

g. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.

h. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

i. Daily lesson plans are essential to an organized, effective teaching situation. Plans must be complete enough so that a substitute teacher can take over the class if necessary.

Non-Essential Functions

a. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

b. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

c. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated by the immediate supervisor.

d. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

e. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom and on the campus in a fair and just manner.

f. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

g. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.

h. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

i. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff members.

j. Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning complying with Bismarck Public Schools' professional growth program.

*Salary to be prorated based on start date

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $53,713 to $79,872 Per Year
Job Categories:
Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required