RISE Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Marcella LeBeau Elementary

Sioux Falls School District • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Marcella LeBeau Elementary School, we believe every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and inspired to learn. Our staff is committed to creating a welcoming environment where strong relationships, high expectations, and a love of learning help students thrive each day. As a growing school community, Marcella LeBeau Elementary offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to student success. If you are passionate about supporting children, building meaningful connections, and helping shape the future of a vibrant school community, we would love to have you join our team.

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
• Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals
• Provide Instruction to Students
• Implement District curriculum
• Maintain a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction
• Communicate a high level of expectation
• Communicate clear learning goals to students
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Address various learning styles
• Sequence content at an appropriate pace
• Use appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding
• Relate lesson content to prior and future learning
• Require students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form
• Appropriately recognize and reinforce individual student effort
• Represent knowledge/information non-linguistically through a variety of methods
• Organize students in cooperative or ability groups when appropriate
• 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
• Provide Effective Classroom Enviornment
• Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students
• Effectively and consistently enforce rules and follow procedures
• Redirect 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 (e.g., from one activity to another, as students enter and leave the room)
• Maximize time on purposeful instructional tasks
• Begin and end class period with focus on learning
• Establish a positive learning environment
• Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism
• 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 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: Entry Level