Bachelors degree and endorsement in the areas of teaching assignment certification alternative certification or licensure; current valid South Dakota teaching certificate.
Questions about SD teaching ceritfication: South Dakota Department of Education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
1. Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks
Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals
2. 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 nonlinguistically 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
3. 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 wellorganized 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
4. 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 parentteacher conferences in accordance with District policy
5. Follow District and buildign policies and procedures.
6. Support of District goals.
7. Report student progress to parents and students.
8. 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 childs progress in compliance with district procedures
Maintains student special education records and related information as outlined in district procedures and in a confidential manner
View the complete job description here: Special Education Classroom Teacher
PAY INFORMATION
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Esimtated Start: June 2025
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
PostOffer Criminal Background Check Required
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