2026-2027 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Early Contract

We wantYOUhere!

Are you passionate about inspiring young learners and shaping the future

The Sioux Falls School District is excited to offer Early Childhood Special Education Early Contract opportunities for the upcoming school year. By accepting an early contract youll secure your position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher within our district before individual school placements are finalized. After accepting your early contract youll be invited to connect with program leaders across the district. These conversations will help determine the best placement for you and ensure alignment with your strengths and interests. This is a fantastic way to lock in your teaching career with a district committed to excellence innovation and supporting every learners success!

REQUIREMENTS

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 Lawrequires 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 will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District.

Visit view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Follow program guidelines and policies regarding research-based standards curriculum and assessments.
2. Develop lesson plans and individual plans for students in collaboration with educational assistance teachers coaches & other support staff
3. Competence in planning organizing scheduling classroom arrangement and management staff and parent communications and data collection.
4. Conduct on-going assessments for learning to individualize curriculum to meet students developmental and learning needs
5. Provide case management for students on IEPs- coordinating special education referrals evaluations & IEP development
6. Support students positive social emotional development utilizing social literacy problem solving techniques and self-regulation strategies
7. Maintain files and records to provide up-to-date reference cross component communication and audit trail for compliance with state and federal regulations
8. Abides by School Board policies and procedures teacher handbooks and the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.
9. Follows the District and Head Start Standards of Conduct and Mandatory Reporting Requirements.

Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism

1. Participate in all staff meetings parent teacher conferences trainings and professional growth opportunities sessions and workshops per District policies and procedures
2. Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events
3. In consultation with supervisor or coach develop own professional development goals and participate in program coaching requirements
4. Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues parents and students

Families & Communities

1. Work collaboratively with families and agencies/organizations to support childrens needs
2. Implements recruitment strategies and activities through school agency parent and child contacts
3. 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
4. Provide support and resources for families; connect parents with program resources and personnel and encourage parent involvement in their childs education
5. 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
6. Distribute collect facilitate and tally all in-kind and volunteer activities
7. Provide a safe and secure environment for each child including following health and safety policies and procedures
8. Implement active supervision procedures to ensure each child is safe and accounted for and work with staff to ensure facility security
9. Assist children with hand washing tooth brushing toileting/diapering etc. to model appropriate personal hygiene development

View the complete job description here:Classroom Teacher - General Education

PAY INFORMATION

The 2026-2027 salary schedule has not yet been released. Based on the 2025-2026 salary scheudle salary is starting at $52821 to $59485per year based on experience.

View the complete salary schedule here:2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

1.0 FTE 40 hours per week 9 months

CALENDAR
2025-2026 New SFEA Staff Calendar- 2026-2027 calendar coming soon!

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.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
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