Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - FTE at Anne Sullivan Elementary Job Sioux Falls area,South Dakota USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Anne Sullivan Elementary

Qualifications

Education Level
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Bachelor's degree in an approved teacher education program. South Dakota teaching certificate with endorsement(s) in Early Childhood Special Education.
Experience Desired
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Successful student teaching.
Physical Requirements
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Constant hand‑eye and mind‑eye coordination and hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Ability to provide physical management to students with behavior or self‑care needs.
Other Requirements
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Same as Physical Requirements.

Certification

This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with the Early Childhood SPED Birth through Grade Three endorsement.

Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training

Certified educators are required to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years as per South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71. Compliance is verified through district accreditation reviews. The most recent certificate of completion must be provided prior to employment. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion.

Essential

Functions & Duties

Follow program guidelines and policies regarding research‑based 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 on‑going 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 self‑regulation strategies.

Maintain files and records to provide up‑to‑date reference, cross‑component communication, and audit trail for compliance with state and federal regulations.

Abide by School Board policies and procedures, teacher handbooks, and the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

Follow the District and Head Start Standards of Conduct and Mandatory Reporting Requirements.

Professional Growth Opportunities

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 children’s needs.

Implement 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. Assist 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 child’s education.

Provide timely and effective communication with families and support staff regarding student’s progress, behavior, and any concerns that arise including family and child goal setting.

Distribute, collect, facilitate and tally all in‑kind 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.

Pay Information

Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience.

Pay Day:
Last working day of each month.

Hours & FTE

Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months

Calendar

New SFEA Staff Calendar

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.

Background Check

Post‑Offer Criminal Background Check Required

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