RISE Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Marcella LeBeau Elementary

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At Marcella LeBeau Elementary School, we believe every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and inspired to learn. Our staff is committed to creating a welcoming environment where strong relationships, high expectations, and a love of learning help students thrive each day.

As a growing school community, Marcella LeBeau Elementary offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to student success. If you are passionate about supporting children, building meaningful connections, and helping shape the future of a vibrant school community, we would love to have you join our team. .

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Bachelor's degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment. Certification or licensure:
South Dakota teaching certificate

At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with challenging behaviors.

Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination and hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. The ability to provide physical management to students with behavior or self-care needs.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge in implementation of IEP process and special education law. Training in assessment and interpretation of information.

• Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals

• 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

• 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 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 and buildign policies and procedures.
• Support of District goals.
• Report student progress to parents and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Case manages student individual education programs (IEP) to meet specialized needs of students with disabilities
• Coordinates special…