Part-time Teacher – CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant Program)
.38 FTE
Brookings High School
Salary base is $19,637 plus education & experience
Position open until filled
Out-of-State
Strategic Reading Interventionist (Teacher)
Strategic Reading Interventionist (Teacher)
Full-time with benefits75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
Vision & Symetra coverage available
South Dakota Retirement benefits
$25,000 life insurance policy
Personal & sick leave package
Brookings High School
Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
Position open until filled (earliest closing date 6/3/25)
TITLE: STRATEGIC READING INTERVENTIONIST
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university.
Reading Specialist, Special Education, Reading endorsement or related field/experience preferred.
3-5 years teaching experience.
Experience or training in foundational reading, adolescent literacy, intervention, or instructional reading strategies.
AIM reading training or LETRS training preferred.
REPORTS TO: High School Principals
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Strategic Reading Interventionist will design and deliver instruction focused on improving students’ reading skills. The interventionist will use explicit and systematic instruction in reading strategies to support student skill development in the big five areas of reading.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Up and down motion in the office; bending stretching; and lifting up to 40 pounds. Mobility in and around office/school area.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deep understanding and knowledge in the science of reading and progression of reading skills.
Knowledge of MTSS, reading assessments, and data-informed instruction.
Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with struggling readers.
Thorough understanding of curriculum and evidence-based practices in reading instruction.
Design and implement instruction that supports readers in grades 9–12 who need strategic, scaffolded support.
Use data (screening tools, diagnostic assessments, classroom observations) to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
Teach research-based reading strategies such as summarizing, predicting, questioning, clarifying, visualizing, and making inferences.
Integrate vocabulary development, fluency practice, and comprehension routines into daily instruction.
Collaborate with content-area teachers to support transfer of strategies across disciplines.
Track student progress and communicate growth with students, families, and team members.
Contribute to the development and refinement of the Strategic Reading course curriculum.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of contract: 180 days
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
This position will be evaluated annually by the High School Principal(s).
Special Education Teacher – Early Childhood
Special Education Teacher – Early Childhood
· Full-time with benefits
o 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
o Vision & Symetra coverage available
o South Dakota Retirement benefits
o $25,000 life insurance policy
o Personal & sick leave package
· Dakota Prairie Elementary School
· Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
· Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/20/25)
Special Education Teacher – Resource Room
Special Education Teacher – Resource Room
· Full-time with benefits
o 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
o Vision & Symetra coverage available
o South Dakota Retirement benefits
o $25,000 life insurance policy
o Personal & sick leave package
· Medary Elementary School
· Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
· Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/20/25)
Brookings Transition to Employment Program Coordinator (Project Search)
Brookings Transition to Employment Program Coordinator (Project SEARCH)
· Full-time with benefits
o 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
o Vision & Symetra coverage available
o South Dakota Retirement benefits
o $25,000 life insurance policy
o Personal & sick leave package
· Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
· Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/20/25)
TITLE: BROOKINGS TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required, holding current South Dakota certification in education and endorsement in special education, or possess the ability to become properly certified and endorsed by the start of assignment.
Pass all required employment screenings.
Possess the ability and desire to work with young adults with special education needs.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Plan and direct the instructional program for the Brookings Transition to Employment Program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Up and down motion in the office; bending stretching; and lifting up to 40 pounds. Mobility in and around office/school area.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, implement and oversee a comprehensive education/work training program for post-secondary level student s in need of special education, following the defined scope of sequence required as a licensed Project SEARCH site or other such program
Collaborate and coordinate with work-based partners.
Lead a steering committee for the program.
Maintain all appropriate records for the program, including student progress monitoring, attendance, incident reports, assessments and any other pertinent educational records deemed necessary.
Establish and maintain effective communication with parents, district and university staff as well as steering committee members on program needs, student progress, and other pertinent matters.
Conduct student progress meetings, conduct IEP meetings for students in the program, attend steering committee meetings and other regional/state meetings with regards to Project SEARCH.
Adhere to profession guidelines for confidentiality, procedural requirements and conduct.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of contract: 193 days
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
This position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Special Services.
Special Education Teacher – Day Program
Special Education Teacher – Day Program
· Full-time with benefits
o 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
o Vision & Symetra coverage available
o South Dakota Retirement benefits
o $25,000 life insurance policy
o Personal & sick leave package
· Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
· Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/20/25)