RISE Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Memorial Middle School

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Middle School is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive school culture based on our CARE Core Values: Community, Act Responsibly, Respect, and Excellence. As Memorial Mustangs, we encourage collaboration, celebrate individuality, and support each other's growth. We are looking for passionate individuals who are committed to supporting students, creating a positive school environment, and making a meaningful impact. This role involves planning and preparing instructional tasks, providing instruction to students, creating an effective classroom environment, participating in professional growth, and adhering to district policies and goals. A key responsibility is case managing student Individual Education Programs (IEPs) to meet the specialized needs of students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with all district, state, and federal requirements.

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 that are meaningful and related to learning goals.
Provide instruction to students, implementing district curriculum and maintaining a strong instructional focus.
Communicate high expectations and clear learning goals to students, adapting instruction to meet diverse needs and learning styles.
Sequence content at an appropriate pace, use appropriate questioning, and relate lesson content to prior and future learning.
Require students to summarize information, recognize and reinforce individual student effort, and represent knowledge non-linguistically.
Organize students in cooperative or ability groups when appropriate, and require students to analyze and apply knowledge.
Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching, and expect students to enjoy learning.
Conduct ongoing assessments for learning.
Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students.
Effectively and consistently enforce rules and follow procedures, redirecting students naturally and immediately without disrupting others.
Be well-organized and have all materials, equipment, etc., ready for immediate use.
Carry out smooth and effective transitions.
Maximize time on purposeful instructional tasks.
Begin and end class periods with a focus on learning.
Establish a positive learning environment.
Participate in ongoing professional growth.
Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events.
Complete routine assigned tasks and comply with District requirements.
Promote the education profession.
Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents, and students.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences in accordance with District policy.
Follow District and building policies and procedures.
Support of District goals.
Report student progress to parents and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Case manage student individual education programs (IEP) to meet specialized needs of students with disabilities.
Coordinate 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.
Implement specialized instruction utilizing researched strategies and interventions based on the needs of the students.
Participate in IEP meetings and communicate with parents on a routine basis keeping them informed of their child’s progress in compliance with district procedures.
Maintain student special education records and related information as outlined in district procedures and in a confidential manner.