Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Terry Redlin Elementary

Sioux Falls School District • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Terry Redlin Elementary, we are committed to building strong parent-school relationships. Our school level Parent Involvement Policy identifies the strategies and opportunities for interaction between parents and our school. As a school team we shall include opportunities for parents to be involved in the creation and implementation of the school level Parent Involvement Policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment.
• South Dakota teaching certificate
• At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with challenging behaviors.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks
• Provide Instruction to Students
• Provide Effective Classroom Enviornment
• Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism
• Follow District and buildign policies and procedures.
• Support of District goals.
• Report student progress to parents and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Case manages student individual education programs (IEP) to meet specialized needs of students with disabilities
• Coordinates special education documentation regarding the special education process including referral, evaluation, IEP development and implementation, and related processes in compliance with district, state and federal requirements including timelines
• Implements specialized instruction utilizing researched strategies and interventions based on the needs of the students
• Participates in IEP meetings and communicates with parents on a routine basis keeping them informed of their child’s progress in compliance with district procedures
• Maintains student special education records and related information as outlined in district procedures and in a confidential manner

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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