Middle School Special Education Teacher

We want

YOUhere!

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 Virutal 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
  Insturctional 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're not just an educator; you're 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.

This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with theK-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

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.

1. Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks

• Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and…