Special Education Instructor

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative's dynamic Project SEARCH team invites a Special Education Instructor to help young adults with disabilities (ages 18‑24) gain job readiness skills. The role combines classroom instruction with real‑world experiences, requiring creativity, strong communication, and a passion for empowering students to succeed.

• Provide instruction to disabled interns ages 18-24 using many different methods to supplement instruction and geared towards employment, self‑advocacy, and life skills.
• Write IEPs, and set up and facilitate parent meetings, internship meetings, and Project SEARCH steering committee meetings.
• Prepare and lead student interviews for upcoming potential candidates for the program.
• Prepare lesson plans and the course of study following the curriculum guidelines for Project SEARCH.
• Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning, such as attending to tasks, developing social relationships, and utilizing educational materials.
• Assign lessons and correct homework, providing positive feedback.
• Administer tests to evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports to inform students of progress. Maintain accurate assessment records, goals, and progress reports on each student.
• Keep attendance records and report to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) so intern stipend checks can be issued.
• Ensure a safe environment for interns and staff.
• Meet with students to discuss their progress and help them solve problems.
• Participate in daily and weekly team meetings, professional meetings, school district meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Compose, type, and maintain routine correspondence, reports, and various other materials and projects. Submit reports and documents as deemed necessary.
• Operate office equipment, including computers and educational equipment.
• Communicate with parents, VR case managers, school district staff, Project SEARCH team members, hospital personnel, and division director.
• Other duties as assigned.

• SD teacher certification for K-12 special education required.
• Experience with writing IEPs, re-evaluation process, and other special education tasks preferred.
• Experience with youth and young adults preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid SD Driver's License and vehicle insurance.

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Options
• South Dakota Retirement
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave

Wage: $32.74 per hour

Job Type: Full‑time, non‑exempt

Work Location: Rapid City, SD

Company Website: Bhssc.org

For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Jeanne McKenna at Jmckenna.

Because BHSSC is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota, all employees are required to undergo a criminal background investigation.