Elementary Special Education Teacher - Location TBD

About the role

We want YOU here! Discover the unparalleled support awaiting special education teachers within the Sioux Falls School District!

Responsibilities

• Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals
• 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
• Require students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form
• Adequately 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
• Create a positive learning environment
• Participate in professional growth opportunities and demonstrate professionalism
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents and students
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences in accordance with District policy
• Follow District and building policies and procedures
• Support of District goals
• Report student progress to parents and students
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Case manage student individual education programs (IEP) to meet specialized needs of students with disabilities
• Coordinate 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
• Implement specialized instruction utilizing researched strategies and interventions based on the needs of the students
• Participate in IEP meetings and communicate with parents on a routine basis keeping them informed of their child's progress in compliance with district procedures
• Maintain student special education records and related information as outlined in district procedures and in a confidential manner

Requirements

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment
• Certification or licensure: South Dakota teaching certificate
• Experience: 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. The ability to provide physical management to students with behavior or self-care needs
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge in implementation of IEP process and special education law. Training in assessment and interpretation of information

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
• Demonstrated skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and databases
• Knowledge in implementation of IEP process and special education law
• Training in assessment and interpretation of information

Benefits

• Current District Employees Only
• Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

Pay

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

View the complete salary schedule here: 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

Hours & FTE

• Monday through Friday
• 1.0 FTE
• 40 hours per week
• 9 months

Calendar

• New SFEA Staff Calendar