Out-of-State

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)

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
·         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)

Special Education Teacher
·         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

·          Brookings High School

·          Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience

·          Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/18/25)

Special Education Behavior Analyst
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
Salary depends on experience
Position open until filled

TITLE: Behavior Analyst

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree preferred in the field of education, counseling, mental health or other related areas. Special Education endorsement or knowledge of special education processes beneficial.
Certified or possess the ability to obtain certification in the state of South Dakota prior to commencing work and/or hold/obtain appropriate licensure.
Ideally has a minimum of 3 years experience working with students with behavioral needs and /or social skills deficit preferred, with knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
Possess the ability to desire to work with children in need of special education who are challenged with social and emotional disabilities.
Pass all employment screenings.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To provide supports and provide direct services to special education case managers and designated students in need of special education as well as provide coaching, direct instruction and supports to behavior technicians, teaching assistants and other personnel working with students in need of special education.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Move from building to building, ability to carry 30-40 pounds, frequent lifting, sitting, stooping, standing, and bending. Frequent keyboarding and repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers.  Must be able to assist students using approved methods for holds and physically manage the de-escalation of behaviors. This work may involve sitting and standing for longer periods of time and,or being physically active throughout the day.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical assistance to district special education staff to support students with behavioral and social skills deficits in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

Serve as a resource for pre-referral processes and evaluations conducted in district.
Attend and assist in the development of student IEPs for students with behavioral and social skills needs.
Provide specific consultation to teaching staff.
Perform Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and create Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for specific students.
Provide direct services to students, addressing behavioral and social skills needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salaried position, hours are full time, benefits provided.  Position is a 9 month contract.

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
The performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Special Services.