Elementary Special Education Teacher

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

April 22, 2024

2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR

ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT 51-1

POSITION TITLE & DETAILS

TITLE

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

WORK DAYS

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and Director of Special Education Services

SALARY

SCHEDULE

SUPERVISES

GROUP

Certified

EVALUATION

By Building Principal and Director of Special Education Services utilizing adopted district process

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSE

South Dakota Teaching Certificate

Special Education endorsement

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS:

A Douglas Special Education Teacher should have the skills necessary to:

a. diagnose student needs, interpret results and implement appropriate instruction through individual educational plans for disabled students.

b. provide a motivational climate for students.

c. begin instruction by getting students ready to learn.

d. provide or present information in an organized, efficient manner.

e. respond to students' learning styles.

f. make efficient use of instructional times.

g. teach to facilitate students retention of learning.

h. manage classroom behaviors effectively.

i. evaluate student progress.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Douglas Special Education Teacher is expected to:

a. understand and contribute to district curriculum relative to the needs of disabled children.

b. communicate with students, colleagues, and parents relative to the needs of disabled children.

c. establish a healthy classroom climate that is supportive, stimulating and enhances the self-concept of the students.

d. maintain all required records.

e. act as a positive role model.

f. have working knowledge of special education laws and practices.

g. manage material resources in an effective manner.

PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

A Douglas Special Education Teacher should:

a. implement strategies that will increase effectiveness.

b. be an involved team member of the school.

c. maintain confidentiality.

d. follow Board of Education and building policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Those interested in the above position should fill out an online application on the Douglas School District website (Employment Section) - www.dsdk12.net - Frontline Job Posting #1161 or complete the paper application and return to the address below.

Douglas School District Personnel Office, 400 Patriot Drive, Box Elder, SD 57719, (605) 923-0000.