K-12 Special Education Teacher​/Coordinator

K-12 Special Education Teacher/Coordinator

Elk Point-Jefferson SD 61-7 EPJ District Office - Elk Point, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

The Elk Point-Jefferson School District in Elk Point, SD, has a K-12 Special Education Teacher/Coordinator position opening for the  school year.

If you have questions regarding the position please contact Special Education Director/Elementary Principal Laura Throener.  or Laura.

Throener.us or school superintendent Dr. Philip Schonebaum at  or philip.schonebaum.us

Job Description:

District:
Elk Point-Jefferson School District

Department:
Special Education

Reports To:

Elementary Principal / Director of Special Education

Contract Type:
Teacher Contract + Coordinator Stipend

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Special Education Coordinator (Partial Caseload) serves as the programmatic leader for the district's special education program while carrying an assigned student caseload. This is not a purely administrative role — the Coordinator provides direct instruction and case management for students with disabilities alongside leadership and coordination responsibilities. This position serves as the first point of contact for special education staff, supports compliance and evaluation oversight, and works in close collaboration with the Elementary Principal and Director of Special Education to ensure students with disabilities receive high-quality, legally compliant, and data-driven services in the least restrictive environment.

Additional district coordinator responsibilities may be assigned as determined by the Director of Special Education.

• Valid South Dakota Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement required
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• Minimum of three years of successful special education teaching experience required.
• Case management experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and special education compliance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Prior experience in a lead teacher, instructional coach, or coordination role.
• Administrative licensure Preferred.
• Masters Degree Preferred
• Experience conducting or overseeing special education evaluations.
• Knowledge of Behavior Intervention Planning (BIP) and Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, families, and outside agencies.

• Carries an assigned partial special education caseload, which may span multiple grade levels.
• Develops, implements, and monitors IEPs for assigned students.
• Facilitates IEP meetings, annual reviews, and re‑evaluation conferences.
• Provides direct instructional support aligned with IEP goals and district curriculum.
• Communicates regularly with families regarding student progress and programming.

• Serves as the first point of contact for special education staff seeking support or guidance.
• Maintains a visible, responsive presence across district buildings.
• Ensures District expectations and special education procedures are consistently implemented.
• Monitors IEP implementation to ensure service fidelity.
• Supports the district’s Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process.

• Monitors IEP quality, evaluation timelines, and compliance with IDEA requirements.
• Coordinates initial evaluations, re‑evaluations, and eligibility determinations.
• Ensures documentation meets District, State, and Federal requirements.
• Assists with data collection and reporting for State and Federal compliance.
• Assists with coordination of Extended School Year (ESY) programming as applicable.

• Coaches special education staff in effective instructional strategies and inclusive practices.
• Conducts classroom walkthroughs and provides real‑time feedback.
• Serves as a resource for staff regarding behavioral strategies, BIP/FBA…