Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

We want YOU here!

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, you'll secure your position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher within our district before individual school placements are finalized. After accepting your early contract, you'll 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 learner's success!

Bachelor's degree in an approved teacher education program. South Dakota teaching certificate with endorsement(s) in Early Childhood Special Education.

Successful student teaching

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. Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Demonstrated competency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge in implementation of IEP process and special education law. Training in assessment and interpretation of information.

Candidates are required to complete a comprehensive background check, including a state and FBI criminal history check with fingerprinting, a sex offender registry check, and a child abuse and neglect registry check. All components must be completed prior to the start of employment and repeated every five years thereafter.

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

South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71 requires 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 reviews. You will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District.

Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL 13-42-71. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.