Transition Specialist: Special Education & Life Skills

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

Job summary

Sioux Falls School District seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for students with significant disabilities and behavioral challenges. The role focuses on planning instruction, behavior programming, and collaboration with families to support student growth and transition planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with endorsements in teaching and a South Dakota teaching certificate, with knowledge of IEP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with endorsements in teaching assignment.
• South Dakota teaching certificate required.
• Successful student teaching preferred.
• Experience with students with significant disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the IEP process and special education law.
• Training in assessment and interpretation of information.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan instructional tasks and behavior programming plans aligned to IEP goals.
• Provide functional curriculum and transition skills programming for classroom and community.
• Lead and participate in IEP meetings and case management for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with families and community service providers.
• Maintain classroom environment and enforce rules with positive supports.
• Complete routine tasks and comply with district policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree and endorsements in teaching assignment

South Dakota teaching certificate

Successful student teaching

Experience teaching students with significant disabilities and behavioral challenges

Excellent oral and written communication

Knowledge of IEP process and special education law

Training in assessment and interpretation of information

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Job description

Sioux Falls School District seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for students with significant disabilities and behavioral challenges. The role focuses on planning instruction, behavior programming, and collaboration with families to support student growth and transition planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with endorsements in teaching and a South Dakota teaching certificate, with knowledge of IEP processes.