Special Education Teacher - Simle Middle School (Remaining 2026-2027 School Year)

Simle Middle School; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simle Middle School in Bismarck, ND, is accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher for the remaining 2026-2027 school year. The position starts January 12, 2027, with up to 17 years of prior K-12 teaching experience for external candidates.

A valid North Dakota teaching certificate and a Bachelor's degree are required. The candidate will participate in the EPI Candidate Assessment as part of the process.

Qualifications

• A valid ND teaching certificate
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Provides an environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Supervises students in various school-related settings.
• Maintains records and follows procedures and practices.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• Daily lesson plans are essential to an organized teaching situation.

Education

Bachelor's degree

ND teaching certificate

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Simle Middle School (Remaining 2026-2027 School Year)

Starting Date: Jan 12, 2027

Job Description

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher at Simle Middle School for the remaining 2026-2027 School Year.

This position will start January 12, 2027.

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

Qualifications:

1. A valid ND teaching certificate

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:

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 ofclassroom 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

Special Education Teacher - Simle Middle School (Remaining 2026-2027 School Year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5982708
Application Deadline: Dec 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 12, 2027

Job Description

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher at Simle Middle School for the remaining 2026-2027 School Year.

This position will start January 12, 2027.

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 ofclassroom 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 > Learning Disabled

Job Requirements

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

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