Special Education Teacher

TheraPeds • Hot Springs, SD

7d • $45 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a full-time, school-based position serving elementary students in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The role provides individualized instruction and case management to support students with disabilities in accessing and participating successfully in their educational programs. Responsibilities include IEP development and implementation, evaluations, progress monitoring, service coordination, 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 on-site and in-person, scheduled for 37–39 hours per week from October through May 2026. Compensation is $45–$55 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement. The role includes guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, administrative, and planning time, and a manageable caseload. Employment terms and benefits depend on whether the position is classified as W-2 employment or an independent contractor arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education or a related qualifying field.
• Current or eligible 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 necessary physical functions, 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.

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 members of the educational team.
• Support accommodations, modifications, and specialized instructional strategies across educational environments.
• Create a welcoming, safe, structured, and productive learning environment.
• Provide guidance and support to classroom staff implementing educational strategies for students with disabilities.
• Support compliance with IDEA, district procedures, IEP requirements, and applicable state and federal special education requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• Independent contractor opportunities may include competitive contract rates, benefit resources, flexibility associated with contractor status, and access to professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

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