Special Education Teacher - .5 FTE at John Harris Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We want YOU here! Hand in Hand We Learn Three beliefs we practice daily: Together we can make a difference, Make someone's day better, Be a friend to everyone. Our Vision: To realize that the John Harris Elementary community has grown with a responsible sense of awareness and acceptance for individuality in education and the world around us. This is a .5 FTE position at John Harris Elementary.

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