Middle School Special Education Teacher - FTE at Axtell Park Job Sioux Falls area,South Dakota USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Middle School Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Axtell Park

Overview

We want YOU here! Discover the unparalleled support awaiting special education teachers within the Sioux Falls School District! In the Sioux Falls School District, you're not just an educator; you're an integral part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to unlocking every student's highest potential.

Support Features

With an innovative online IEP system boasting a 96% satisfaction rate among teachers, and dedicated IEP facilitators streamlining meetings, educators have more time to focus on what truly matters—nurturing their students' growth.
Our 'Virtual 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 Instructional 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.

Responsibilities

Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks

Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals

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 non‑linguistically 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

Provide Effective Classroom Environment

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 well‑organized 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

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 parent‑teacher conferences in accordance with District policy

Follow district building policies and procedures.

Support district goals.

Report student progress to parents and students.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Case manage student individual education programs (IEP) to meet specialized needs of students.
Coordinate 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.
Implement specialized instruction utilizing researched strategies and interventions based on the needs of the students.
Participate in IEP meetings and communicate with parents on a routine basis keeping them informed of their child's progress in compliance with district procedures.
Maintain student special education records and related information as outlined in district procedures and in a confidential manner.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree and endorsements in the areas of…