Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Terry Redlin Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year at Terry Redlin Elementary. The school emphasizes strong partnerships between families and schools, creating a welcoming and collaborative environment where parents and caregivers are valued. The school actively seeks opportunities for parents to be involved in school community initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting students, building positive relationships with families, and fostering a school culture where every child can thrive.

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

Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks: Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals.
Provide Instruction to Students: Implement District curriculum, maintain a strong instructional focus, communicate high expectations and clear learning goals, adapt instruction to meet diverse needs, sequence content appropriately, use effective questioning, relate lesson content to prior and future learning, require students to summarize information, recognize and reinforce student effort, represent knowledge non-linguistically, organize students into groups, require students to analyze and apply knowledge, display enjoyment and enthusiasm for teaching, and conduct ongoing assessments for learning.
Provide Effective Classroom Environment: Establish and enforce clear classroom rules and procedures, redirect students naturally, be well-organized, carry out smooth transitions, maximize time on purposeful instructional tasks, begin and end class with a focus on learning, and establish a positive learning environment.
Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism: Participate in ongoing professional growth, participate in school/professional/community organizations, complete routine tasks, comply with District requirements, promote the education profession, communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents, and students, and conduct parent-teacher conferences.
Follow District and building 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.