Notes: Employee of the BSD to provide a minimum of 0.5 FTE services to the BSD and a maximum of 0.5 FTE services to the AHSD. -The BSD will conduct, maintain, and be responsible for the staff evaluation process. -Educator to be hired utilizing the BSD Negotiated Agreement

 

Requirements:

 

     Education:  Bachelor's Degree in and endorsements in the area(s) of teaching assignment. 

     Current/valid South Dakota Teaching Certificate.

 

     Experience:  Successful student teaching.

 

     Physical Requirements:  Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination.  Frequent walking,

     keyboarding, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, and turning.  Some

     lifting up to 30 lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

     disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

 

     Other Requirements:  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Skills in human relations,

     leadership and conflict management.  Knowledge of teaching techniques that meet the diverse

     needs of students.  Demonstrated skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets, and

     databases.  Knowledge in implements of IEP process and special education law.  Training in

     assessment and interpretation of information.

 

Essential Functions & Duties:

• Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals.
• Implement district curriculum.
• Implement specialized instruction utilizing researched strategies and interventions based on the needs of the students.
• Maintain a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction.
• Communicate a high level of expectation.
• Communicate clear learning goals to students.
• Address various learning styles.
• Conduct ongoing assessments for learning.
• Effectively and consistently enforce rules and follow procedures.
• Establish a positive learning environment.
• Participate in ongoing professional growth.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents, and students.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences in according with District policy.
• Case manage student individual education programs (IEPs) to meet specialized needs of students with disabilities.
• 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.
• Participate in IEP meetings and communicate with parents on a routine basis to keep them informed of their child's progress.
• Maintain student special education records and related information as required by law and in a confidential manner.

 

Term: School Term

 

Reports To: Principal