Special Education Teacher

TheraPeds • Hot Springs, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site, school-based Special Education Teacher in Hot Springs, South Dakota, serving elementary students from October through May 2026. The role provides individualized instruction and case management to support students with disabilities in accessing and participating successfully in their educational programs. Duties include IEP development and implementation, specialized instruction, evaluations, progress monitoring, recordkeeping, and collaboration with educators, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary team members. The teacher receives support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners. The position is 37–39 hours per week, with guaranteed hours that include designated documentation, administrative, and planning time, and a manageable caseload. Pay is $45–$55 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education or a related qualifying field.
• Current or eligibility for appropriate state-licensed teaching certification or credentialing in Special Education.
• Appropriate state authorization to provide Special Education teaching services in South Dakota.
• Experience working with children and students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development and implementation, special education eligibility, and progress monitoring.
• Ability to provide individualized and differentiated instruction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with technology used for instruction, documentation, and communication.
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals.
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the physical functions needed for assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students throughout school environments.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide specialized instruction tailored to students’ individual educational and developmental needs.
• Manage assigned student caseloads and coordinate special education services.
• Conduct and participate in assessments and evaluations, as appropriate to the position.
• Monitor student progress and collect data to measure progress toward IEP goals.
• Adapt instructional strategies based on student performance and individual learning needs.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate and timely educational records.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, multidisciplinary, and student-support meetings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, administrators, families, and other educational team members.
• Support accommodations, modifications, and specialized instructional strategies across educational environments.
• Create a welcoming, safe, structured, and productive learning environment.
• Guide and support classroom staff in implementing educational strategies for students with disabilities.
• Support compliance with IDEA, district procedures, IEP requirements, and applicable state and federal special education requirements.

Benefits

• W-2 employees may be eligible for competitive hourly compensation, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k), guaranteed hours, professional development and continuing education opportunities, ongoing clinical and administrative support, and access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include competitive contract rates, flexibility associated with independent contractor status, access to professional and administrative resources, guaranteed hours, professional development and continuing education opportunities, ongoing clinical and administrative support, and access to the TheraPeds professional community. Eligibility and terms depend on employment classification and the applicable agreement.

What This Job Offers

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