Discover the unparalleled support awaiting special education teachers within the Sioux Falls School District!
With an innovative online IEP system boasting a 96 satisfaction rate among our teachers and dedicated IEP facilitators streamlining meetings educators have more time to focus on what truly matteres nurturing their students growth.
Our Virutal Office offered multiple times a month provides instant support and guidance via Zoom for challenges Special Educators face.
Join the Special Services Learning Academy which equips educators with the tools they need for success and work with Insturctional Coaches to ensure swift curriculum mastery.
When it comes to managing classroom dynamics our esteemed behavior team including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are on hand to provide expert guidance and support.
In the Sioux Falls School District youre not just an educator; youre an integral part of a supportive collaborative team committed to unlocking every students highest potential.
We want your talent we want your passion we want YOU here!
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelors degree in an approved teacher education program. South Dakota teaching certificate with endorsement(s) in Early Childhood Special Education.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
Successful student teaching.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constant handeye and mindeye coordination and hearing; intermittent speaking standing walking and writing. The ability to provide physical management to students with behavior or selfcare needs.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires constant handeye and mindeye coordination hearing; intermittent speaking standing walking and writing. The ability to provide physical management to students with behavior or selfcare needs is required.
CERTIFICATION
This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with the Early Childhood SPED Birth through Grade Three endorsement.
Please note endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.
Questions about SD teaching certification:South Dakota Department of Education
YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING
South Dakota Codified Law 134271 equires certified educators to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years. Compliance is verified through district accreditation reviews. You will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District.
Visit to view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL 134271. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
Follow program guidelines and policies regarding researchbased standards curriculum and assessments.
Develop lesson plans and individual plans for students in collaboration with educational assistance teachers coaches & other support staff
Competence in planning organizing scheduling classroom arrangement and management staff and parent communications and data collection.
Conduct ongoing assessments for learning to individualize curriculum to meet students developmental and learning needs
Provide case management for students on IEPs coordinating special education referrals evaluations & IEP development
Support students positive social emotional development utilizing social literacy problem solving techniques and selfregulation strategies
Maintain files and records to provide uptodate reference cross component communication and audit trail for compliance with state and federal regulations
Abides by School Board policies and procedures teacher handbooks and the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.
Follows the District and Head Start Standards of Conduct and Mandatory Reporting Requirements.
Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism
Participate in all staff meetings parent teacher conferences trainings and professional growth opportunities sessions and workshops per District policies and procedures
Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events
In consultation with supervisor or coach develop own professional development goals and participate in program coaching requirements
Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues parents and students
Families & Communities
Work collaboratively with families and agencies/organizations to support childrens needs
Implements recruitment strategies and activities through school agency parent and child contacts
Conduct home visits/conferences in collaboration with families to set and track goals for each child/family. Assists parents as primary teachers of their own children
Provide support and resources for families; connect parents with program resources and personnel and encourage parent involvement in their childs education
Provide timely and effective communication with families and support staff regarding students progress behavior and any concerns that arise including family and child goal setting
Distribute collect facilitate and tally all inkind and volunteer activities
Provide a safe and secure environment for each child including following health and safety policies and procedures
Implement active supervision procedures to ensure each child is safe and accounted for and work with staff to ensure facility security
Assist children with hand washing tooth brushing toileting/diapering etc. to model appropriate personal hygiene development
View the complete job description here: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $52233 to $58823 per year based on experience.
View the complete salary schedule here:Teacher Salary Schedule
Please note this is based on thesalary schedule. 202526 salary schedule coming soon!
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm OR 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
1.0 FTE 40 hours per week 9 months
CALENDAR New SFEA Staff Calendar
calendar coming soon!
Estimated Start: August 2025
BENEFIT INFORMATION Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
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