HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 23-2
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
REPORTS TO: The Special Education Teacher reports to the building Princip al.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique
needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress towards instructional goals and
objectives, follows state-mandated due process procedures, and functions as the IEP case manager to
assigned students.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students based
on their current strengths and needs in qualifying areas.
- Coordinate the delivery of special education services according to each student's IEP.
- Conduct special education evaluations and reevaluations and create reports based on findings.
- Provide research-based specialized instruction and differentiation strategies to address the
instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
- Assess student progress and use data to determine the need for additional strategies.
- Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and learning principles to enable students to master
their IEP goals and objectives while providing appropriate feedback on work.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers and staff members in developing instructional goals and
strategies.
- Create a positive learning experience emphasizing individualized instruction using appropriate
sources, including technology.
- Serve as primary contact for the parent.
- Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
- Comply with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
- Complete all district and state reporting requirements.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintain discipline under the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and
school regulations.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding
student progress and needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare the classroom for class activities.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and
ability backgrounds.
- Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested,
promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
- Participate in appropriate professional activities.
- Participate in extracurricular activities such as social, sporting, clubs, and student organizations as
directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- BA/BS degree in teaching from an accredited institution.
- South Dakota State certification in teaching in the appropriate subject area with a special
education endorsement.
- Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school district and the state.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children,
students, parents, staff, administration, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the principles of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total
school program.
- Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
- Must have proven ability to report to work regularly and punctually.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and
other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This position can require some physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical
behavior.
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for
employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered
by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
Comprehensive Benefits Package! SDRS retirement (6% employee match and 6% district retirement
contribution), 403(b) retirement, paid time off benefits, including paid holidays, district paid life
insurance, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. NOTE: Benefits are pro-rated for part-
time positions.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
REVISED 01/05/2025