Special Edcuation Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Harvey Dunn Elementary

Sioux Falls School District • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Harvey Dunn Elementary is hiring a long-term substitute teacher to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. The position involves implementing classroom teacher lesson plans, maintaining an effective and positive classroom environment, and helping students work toward clear learning goals. The substitute must protect confidential student information and follow district and building policies and procedures.

Newly hired substitute teacher candidates without a bachelor’s degree in education must complete the SubSkills training program within their first two months of employment. The role pays $190 per day, with payday on the last working day of each month. A post-offer criminal background check is required.

Requirements

• Must be an approved Sioux Falls School District substitute.
• Meet one of the listed education and experience options: a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree, or 60 post-secondary credits with two years of successful work experience; or a high school diploma or GED with at least five years of successful work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
• Skills in using technology to enhance student learning.
• Complete a post-offer criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in special education or elementary education is preferred but not required.
• Experienced substitute teachers will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the SubSkills training program if newly hired without a bachelor’s degree in education; complete it within the first two months of employment.
• Implement classroom teacher lesson plans and maintain a strong instructional focus using effective instructional practices.
• Communicate clear learning goals, use appropriate questioning, reinforce student effort, and help students analyze and apply knowledge.
• Create and maintain an effective classroom environment by consistently managing rules and procedures, redirecting students, preparing materials, facilitating transitions, and establishing a positive learning environment.
• Complete a detailed end-of-day written report describing student accomplishments, classroom response, and any problems encountered.
• Keep information about students, including grades and performance, confidential.
• Follow district and building policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level