Middle School Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Axtell Park

About the role

Axtell Park is an alternative program providing a structured, supportive environment for students with academic deficits and emotional and behavioral needs. The Sioux Falls School District offers a supportive, collaborative team committed to unlocking every student's highest potential.

Responsibilities

• Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks
• Provide Instruction to Students
• Provide Effective Classroom Environment
• Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism
• 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)
• Coordinate special education documentation
• Implement specialized instruction
• Communicate with parents on a routine basis
• Maintain student special education records

Requirements

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment. Certification or licensure: South Dakota teaching certificate
• 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. The 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 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

• 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

SkillsExcellent 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

• Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

Pay

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

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
• 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months

Calendar

• 2026-2027 New SFEA Staff Calendar

Contact Information

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