Middle School Special Education Teacher

Overview

We want YOU here! The Sioux Falls School District is excited to offer Early Contract opportunities for the upcoming school year. By accepting an early contract, you'll secure your position as a teacher within our district before individual school placements are finalized. Following your early contract acceptance, you'll be invited to connect with school leaders across the district. These conversations will help determine the best placement for you.

This is a great way to lock in your teaching career with a district committed to excellence, innovation, and student success!

Discover the unparalleled support awaiting special education teachers within the Sioux Falls School District!

• With an innovative online IEP system boasting a 96% satisfaction rate among our teachers, and dedicated IEP facilitators streamlining meetings, educators have more time to focus on what truly matteres - nurturing their student s growth.
• Our Virtual Office
  , offered multiple times a month, provides instant support and guidance via Zoom for challenges Special Educators face.
• Join the Special Services Learning Academy which equips educators with the tools they need for success and work with Instructional Coaches to ensure swift curriculum mastery.
• When it comes to managing classroom dynamics, our esteemed behavior team
  , including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), are on hand to provide expert guidance and support.

In the Sioux Falls School District, you are not just an educator; you are an integral part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to unlocking every student s highest potential.

We want your talent - we want your passion - we want YOU here!

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.

COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
Candidates are required to complete a comprehensive background check, including a state and FBI criminal history check with fingerprinting, a sex offender registry check, and a child abuse and neglect registry check. All components must be completed prior to the start of employment and repeated every five years thereafter.

CERTIFICATION
This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with the K-12 Special Education endorsement.
Please note, endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.

Questions about SD teaching certification:
South Dakota Department of Education

YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING
South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71 requires certified educators to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years. Compliance is verified through district accreditation reviews. You will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District.

Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL 13-42-71. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.

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